Browning Hi-Power 9mm Pistol, Belgian Mfg Police Surplus,Thumb Print, By F.N Herstal , 1-13 Round Mag - Various Conditions - C & R Eligible - HG5166

Well what can I say.... we've done it again. And believe me, it was no easy task.  Several months ago we were extremely fortunate to be able to offer a very small lot of Original Belgian Made Browning Hi-Power pistols and the response was amazing. We knew that they would be popular but the demand far exceeded our small supply and that lot sold out very quickly. The calls however continued with people literally begging us to find more. Well, we called in every favor and left no stone unturned in pursuit of more of these and I am happy to report that the results were positive. We are so proud to be able to present this small new group of surplus Browning Hi-Powers. 

The pistols sold under this SKU are the Early FN Browning " Thumb Print " Hi-Powers. The " Thumbprint Edition " model featured an internal extractor and the distinctive "thumbprint" recess on the slide. This particular model was discontinued in the 1950s making it one of the more highly sought after and collectible models of all of the Hi-Powers. The age of the pistols also makes them C&R eligible. All of these, with the exception of the ones marked as "Modified" under the Custom Options tab,  should have the original finish with no modifications and all of the grips appear original as well. Also, while we don't guarantee for 100% matching numbers, all that we have seen have been all matching. The Modified Option pistols have been modified with either different grips, the addition of a lanyard loop, or have been refinished.  

Features Unique To This Model
Fair, Good, and Very Good Conditions Available
1950's Production
C & R Eligible
Internal Extractor
"Thumb Print" Recess On Slide
Original Finish with no modifications - All
Original Grips - All
Matching #'s On All We Have Seen. 

Modified Models listed under the Custom Option tab will have been modified either with different grips, the addition of a lanyard loop, or they may have been refinished. 

Note - Overall the median quality on these is NRA surplus Good. However, we also have some graded out as Fair and some as Very Good, which are available as custom options at varying price points. Expect some carry wear on the Goods with less on the VG and more on the Fair grades but they are all mechanically excellent. The base price of $949.99 is for the Good Condition with an upgrade available for the Very Goods and of course, the Fairs will sell for less.  Hand Select is also available within any grade. Comes complete with one 13 round magazine. See the accompanying video for a good overview of the pistols.
A note to collectors - These pistols did not require a re-number and all maintain their original factory serial #'s and only their original factory serial #'s. 

Our original ad from our previous batch  - What A Find, What A Find, What An Incredible Find - When we first learned of this rare opportunity to acquire some Original Belgian Made Browning Hi-Powers I was beside myself. This pistol was considered one of the most advanced models of its day and was the springboard that brought handgun technology into the 21st century. 

Not only that, but these Hi-Powers were manufactured in the original Fabrique Nationale Herstal factory in Belgium. In fact, they feature the original F.N Herstal Belgium factory stamp as well as the Browning patent stamp right on the slide. From what we have seen most serial #'s appear to match but we simply don't have time to break each one down to verify. The actions are amazingly smooth and the single-action triggers appear to be just as crisp as the day they were made. The barrel crowns are all in good shape and as with all Hi-Powers, the manual safety locks the hammer in both the half-cock or fully cocked position.

Finish wear varies of course from gun to gun with some showing more holster wear than others but none are really bad cosmetically and all are in excellent mechanical functioning condition. 

A note to collectors - These pistols did not require a re-number and all maintain their original factory serial #'s. 

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of firearms history