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FN Browning High Power Semi-Auto Pistol 9MM EARLY WAR (1940) RARE-RARE-RARE Guns International #: 101827805 Seller's Inventory #: 011322-2 Category: FN Pistols - Military Arms Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Shooters Exchange Company: Shooters Exchange Member Since: 8/11/13 First Name: Randy Last Name: Hales State: North Carolina Zip: 28904 Country: United States Phone: (828) 389-0003 Phone2: (770) 235-7777 Fax: (828) 575-5465 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 70 Total Number of Listings: 2774 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa, M/C, Amex, Discover, Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Personal Checks. If an item is paid in full with a card there will be an additional 3% fee applied. Description: FN Browning High Power Semi-Auto Pistol in 9MM. SN #41425. This EARLY WAR High Power was Mfg. in 1940. VERY RARE. Made for the Belgium Military with all the correct Belgian Pre-War Markings and no German Markings other than a "W" overstamp on the circled "AC" Arsenal Markings on left side of trigger guard. The "W" overstamp means that the gun was assembled after German occupation but before German Inspector Tennert showed up and started using Code WaA613 on all the guns inspected. This period of time was from June-September 1940 after which Tennert showed up. All markings are clear including "C" inside Square Inspector's Part Acceptance Marks, Belgium Government Proofs and FN Square "A" Final Inspection Mark under left side Grip Panel. The ORIGINAL Blued Metal is in VERY GOOD condition for it's age with just some light handling marks and nicks. The Wood Grips are also in VERY GOOD condition and have the Pre-War Red Finish on the back with "P" Proof Mark. 4 5/8" Crown-Liege Proofed Barrel with an EXCELLENT Bright Bore with STRONG RIFLING. 500 Meter Tangent Rear Sight- RARE Slotted Backstrap for a Stock Attachment. Once the German Occupation started the High Powers were not made with the slotted Backstrap. ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF HIGH POWER'S WERE PUT TOGETHER FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER OF 1940 MAKING THIS VERY RARE. Weight: 1.99 lbs Trigger Pull: 7 3/4 lbs. More photos available upon request. Ships to Lower 48 W/ Insurance $50.00. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO) Manufacturer: FN Model: High Power Serial Number: 41425 Barrel Length: 4 5/8 Condition: VG Metal Condition: VG Wood Condition: VG Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Semi-Auto Finish: Blue Weight: 1.99 lbs Manufacture Date: 1940 |