Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Fabrique Nationale Browning Hi-Power!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245PR02604
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: 9mm Para
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Belgium Proof Stampings on the right side of the trigger guard. All matching serials on the barrel, slide and frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Mention the name “John Moses Browning” to knowledgeable American gun owners and their usual reaction is profound respect and great appreciation. This is for good reason: though he died over 90 years ago, John Browning either created or influenced the design of many of the most iconic pistols, lever-action rifles, semi-automatic shotguns, and machine guns in use today. Despite his considerable fame and recognition, there is another facet of Browning’s life that is less well-known to American gun owners, yet critically important. That story involves Mr. Browning’s intricate and prolific relationship with an upstart Belgian arms factory now known as Fabrique Nationale Herstal (a.k.a. “FN Herstal” or simply “FN”). The partnership between Mr. Browning and FN began in 1897 and has continued long past Browning’s death in 1926 to today. That partnership has had profound impacts for both FN and Mr. Browning, influencing firearms history for years to come.
The Browning Hi-Power is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun made by FN Herstal based on John Browning designs. It's used and by several armies worldwide. Initially, the "High Power" pistol was designed by John M. Browning in 1925 and was patented in the USA in 1927, soon after the death of the Browning. The design was acquired by Belgian state-owned company FN Herstal, and improved by FN designer Dieudonne Saive. The resulting pistol was shelved until 1935, when Belgian army was ready to adopt new sidearm. The HP was offered for trials and won, and was adopted as a Model 1935 pistol. Soon after that it was also adopted by Belgian police and by many foreign countries, including British Commonwealth ones (UK, Canada, Australia etc.). The High Power is the only sidearm that served for both sides in WWII - Germany used many HPs manufactured in occupied Belgium, while Allies used HPs manufactured mostly in Canada by company Inglis.
Condition:
This FN High Power is in what we believe to be Excellent condition overall showing less than average evidence of consumer use and handling that we can see!
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.
Model: Hi-Power
Serial: 245PR02604
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: 9mm Para
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Belgium Proof Stampings on the right side of the trigger guard. All matching serials on the barrel, slide and frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Mention the name “John Moses Browning” to knowledgeable American gun owners and their usual reaction is profound respect and great appreciation. This is for good reason: though he died over 90 years ago, John Browning either created or influenced the design of many of the most iconic pistols, lever-action rifles, semi-automatic shotguns, and machine guns in use today. Despite his considerable fame and recognition, there is another facet of Browning’s life that is less well-known to American gun owners, yet critically important. That story involves Mr. Browning’s intricate and prolific relationship with an upstart Belgian arms factory now known as Fabrique Nationale Herstal (a.k.a. “FN Herstal” or simply “FN”). The partnership between Mr. Browning and FN began in 1897 and has continued long past Browning’s death in 1926 to today. That partnership has had profound impacts for both FN and Mr. Browning, influencing firearms history for years to come.
The Browning Hi-Power is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun made by FN Herstal based on John Browning designs. It's used and by several armies worldwide. Initially, the "High Power" pistol was designed by John M. Browning in 1925 and was patented in the USA in 1927, soon after the death of the Browning. The design was acquired by Belgian state-owned company FN Herstal, and improved by FN designer Dieudonne Saive. The resulting pistol was shelved until 1935, when Belgian army was ready to adopt new sidearm. The HP was offered for trials and won, and was adopted as a Model 1935 pistol. Soon after that it was also adopted by Belgian police and by many foreign countries, including British Commonwealth ones (UK, Canada, Australia etc.). The High Power is the only sidearm that served for both sides in WWII - Germany used many HPs manufactured in occupied Belgium, while Allies used HPs manufactured mostly in Canada by company Inglis.
Condition:
This FN High Power is in what we believe to be Excellent condition overall showing less than average evidence of consumer use and handling that we can see!
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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