Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this scarce semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Fabrique Nationale / Browning Hi-Power!
This rare variation of the legendary Browning Hi-Power, chambered in the uncommon .30 Luger cartridge, was produced in 1981 as part of a limited run of approximately 1,500 units. These pistols were imported into the United States between 1986 and 1989.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale / Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245PZ64866
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: 7.65 Parabellum (AKA .30 Luger)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q.". The right side of the slide is stamped “Made In Belgium By Fabrique Nationale Herstal”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hi-Power .30 Luger caliber, sometimes referred to as the 7.65mm Parabellum, was a relatively rare variant of the Browning Hi-Power pistol, produced primarily for European markets. Introduced in 1981, this version was chambered for the .30 Luger round, which had been a popular cartridge in Europe but was less common in the United States, where the 9mm Parabellum dominated. Approximately 1,500 units of this model were imported into the U.S. between 1986 and 1989, though they were originally intended for European sales. These pistols are often marked with "BAC" on the slide, an indication of their European production for the commercial market. Despite the difference in caliber, the Hi-Power .30 Luger shares the same design specifications as its more common 9mm counterpart, including its single-action, hammer-fired mechanism, 13-round magazine capacity, and the distinctive, ergonomic design that made the Hi-Power so popular.
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245PZ64866
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: 7.65 Parabellum (AKA .30 Luger)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q.". The right side of the slide is stamped “Made In Belgium By Fabrique Nationale Herstal”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hi-Power .30 Luger caliber, sometimes referred to as the 7.65mm Parabellum, was a relatively rare variant of the Browning Hi-Power pistol, produced primarily for European markets. Introduced in 1981, this version was chambered for the .30 Luger round, which had been a popular cartridge in Europe but was less common in the United States, where the 9mm Parabellum dominated. Approximately 1,500 units of this model were imported into the U.S. between 1986 and 1989, though they were originally intended for European sales. These pistols are often marked with "BAC" on the slide, an indication of their European production for the commercial market. Despite the difference in caliber, the Hi-Power .30 Luger shares the same design specifications as its more common 9mm counterpart, including its single-action, hammer-fired mechanism, 13-round magazine capacity, and the distinctive, ergonomic design that made the Hi-Power so popular.
The .30 Luger round itself is slightly smaller and less powerful than the 9mm Parabellum, but it retains similar recoil characteristics and offers respectable accuracy, making the Hi-Power .30 Luger an interesting version of the classic pistol. While it was not a major commercial success, it remains a noteworthy example of the Hi-Power's versatility and its adaptation to various calibers for different international markets.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory box and 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.
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.
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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.
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