Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this rare semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Fabrique Nationale (FN) / Browning Hi-Power (LGK) Austrian State Police-Tirol Province!
The Austrian Federal Gendarmerie started using the High Power in 1949. In 1955, the decision was made to standardize the High Power for the Federal Gendarmerie and a large order was placed for 10,000 pistols. Issued pistols were marked “LGK” (Landesgendarmeriekommando – State Gendarmerie) followed by a letter abbreviation for the province in where the pistol was used.” The "T" behind "LGK" verifies that this example is from Tirol Province.
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The Austrian Federal Gendarmerie started using the High Power in 1949. In 1955, the decision was made to standardize the High Power for the Federal Gendarmerie and a large order was placed for 10,000 pistols. Issued pistols were marked “LGK” (Landesgendarmeriekommando – State Gendarmerie) followed by a letter abbreviation for the province in where the pistol was used.” The "T" behind "LGK" verifies that this example is from Tirol Province.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN) / Browning
Model: Hi-Power (LGK) Austrian State Police-Tirol Province
Serial: 5027
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed U-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with red painted backs
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame and slide is stamped with Belgium proof marks. The ejector port is stamped with Belgium proof marks. The front strap and magazine base plate are stamped "L.G.K.T.0435".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun made by FN Herstal based on John Browning's designs. It's used 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 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 the Belgian army was ready to adopt a 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 both sides in WWII - Germany used many HPs manufactured in occupied Belgium, while the Allies used HPs manufactured mostly in Canada by company Inglis.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original labeled box and one extra magazine stamped "L.G.K.T.0435"!
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 (LGK) Austrian State Police-Tirol Province
Serial: 5027
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed U-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with red painted backs
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame and slide is stamped with Belgium proof marks. The ejector port is stamped with Belgium proof marks. The front strap and magazine base plate are stamped "L.G.K.T.0435".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Hi-Power is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun made by FN Herstal based on John Browning's designs. It's used 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 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 the Belgian army was ready to adopt a 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 both sides in WWII - Germany used many HPs manufactured in occupied Belgium, while the Allies used HPs manufactured mostly in Canada by company Inglis.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original labeled box and one extra magazine stamped "L.G.K.T.0435"!
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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