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

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 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
1950's Production
C & R Eligible
Internal Extractor
"Thumb Print" Recess On Slide
Original Finish with some Wear
Original Grips 
 

Note - Overall the median quality on these is NRA surplus Good. Expect some carry wear but they are all mechanically excellent. Hand Select is also available for those wanting us to select the best of 10 cosmetically.. Comes complete with one 13 round magazine. 

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. 

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