Synopsis:

Spectacular, as NEW, early FN / Browning Arms Company High Power Pistol, one of the first to be imported in the mid 1950s, with later era Browning pouch.

Description:

FN High Power pistol marked for Browning Arms Company (BAC), early original features including round hammer, thumb print slide, and rust blued finish. Standard configuration pistol with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. BAC address on left side of slide. Fully matched with the complete serial number on the left side of the chamber (hidden) along with the right side of the slide and frame. Magazine safety. Checkered walnut grips. Early post-war magazine with aluminum follower and button release black painted floorplate. Later era black plastic Browning pouch with red liner and plastic zipper. Documentary note provided by the late Charles Wagner, renown HP collector. The Hi-Power was introduced in 1935 and is also known as the P-35 based on its introduction year, becoming one of the most widely used military pistols in history and adopted as the standard service pistol by over 50 armies in 93 countries.

Condition:

The pistol is virtually new with just a few minuscule handling marks on the right side of the slide near the muzzle. Front and back straps are new, seemingly untouched since the pistol left the factory. Crisp walnut grips with sharp checkering. Magazine with minimal insertional wear. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics.