Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the FN Browning Hi-Power.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245RB13996
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Browning Hi-Power is one of the most significant and enduring semi-automatic pistols in modern firearms history, originally introduced in 1935 following a groundbreaking collaboration between American firearms legend John Moses Browning and Belgian designer Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal; Browning conceived the basic concept in the 1920s, and after his death, Saive completed the design that became the Hi-Power. Unlike many pistols of its era, the Hi-Power was engineered around a staggered-column, double-stack magazine that allowed a then-exceptional 13-round capacity in 9×19 mm Parabellum — nearly twice that of contemporary designs like the Colt 1911 or Luger P08 — earning its name “High Power” as a reference to this high ammunition capacity rather than cartridge power alone. Built as a single-action, short-recoil operated pistol with an exposed hammer, external safety, all-steel construction, and a short-recoil locking system refined from Browning’s earlier work, the Hi-Power blended reliability, durability, ergonomics, and firepower into a package that was easy to field-strip and maintain — qualities that led to its widespread adoption by over 50 nations and service in countless conflicts from World War II through the late 20th century. Over its long production life, the Hi-Power was offered in a variety of military and commercial configurations, with fixed or adjustable sights, different safety and extractor designs, and chamberings that eventually included .40 S&W alongside 9 mm, and it served under many designations (such as the British “Pistol No. 2 Mk. 1”) and saw licensed production outside Belgium. Although original production by FN ceased in 2018, its influence is still felt in modern pistols and through contemporary successors and clones that carry forward the core characteristics of this iconic handgun.
Contents:
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245RB13996
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The FN Browning Hi-Power is one of the most significant and enduring semi-automatic pistols in modern firearms history, originally introduced in 1935 following a groundbreaking collaboration between American firearms legend John Moses Browning and Belgian designer Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal; Browning conceived the basic concept in the 1920s, and after his death, Saive completed the design that became the Hi-Power. Unlike many pistols of its era, the Hi-Power was engineered around a staggered-column, double-stack magazine that allowed a then-exceptional 13-round capacity in 9×19 mm Parabellum — nearly twice that of contemporary designs like the Colt 1911 or Luger P08 — earning its name “High Power” as a reference to this high ammunition capacity rather than cartridge power alone. Built as a single-action, short-recoil operated pistol with an exposed hammer, external safety, all-steel construction, and a short-recoil locking system refined from Browning’s earlier work, the Hi-Power blended reliability, durability, ergonomics, and firepower into a package that was easy to field-strip and maintain — qualities that led to its widespread adoption by over 50 nations and service in countless conflicts from World War II through the late 20th century. Over its long production life, the Hi-Power was offered in a variety of military and commercial configurations, with fixed or adjustable sights, different safety and extractor designs, and chamberings that eventually included .40 S&W alongside 9 mm, and it served under many designations (such as the British “Pistol No. 2 Mk. 1”) and saw licensed production outside Belgium. Although original production by FN ceased in 2018, its influence is still felt in modern pistols and through contemporary successors and clones that carry forward the core characteristics of this iconic handgun.
Contents:
This example will ship with all contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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2026-03-15 21:00:00 |
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