Synopsis:

Phenomenal, as new, FNH FN 5.7 pistol in matching factory case complete with all accessories. One of the first pistol to be chambered for this cartridge and used by military and police forces in over 40 nations throughout the world!

Description:

Standard configuration FNH FN 5.7 Five Seven pistol introduced in 1998 with 4.8 inch barrel in 5.7x28 caliber, serial number 386208297, with a polymer frame, adjustable rear sight, and fixed front sight. Left side of slide marked "FN HERSTAL BELGIUM" with red safety indicator visible in trigger guard area, while right side of slide marked "CAL 5.7x28". Right side of frame bears "FNH USA" markings with additional text referencing FNH / Fredericksburg, VA location. Serial number on metal plate on right side frame in picatinny rail area. Fitted with black textured polymer grips incorporating integrated trigger guard and ambidextrous controls. Three black magazines included, each with 4 indicator holes and round count indicators marked 5, 10, 15, and 20 on left side of mag, with "5.7x28" visible on right side of mag. Complete in black molded carrying case with blue hard plastic insert, accompanied by FNH USA instruction manual, yellow DOJ materials, packet with fired case and tools, and factory identification labels confirming model as Five-Seven in matte black finish with matching serial number 386208297. The Five-seven pistol and its 5.7×28mm ammunition were developed by FN Herstal in response to NATO requests for a replacement for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge and associated pistols and submachine guns, with NATO calling for two types of weapons chambered for a new cartridge to provide "personal protection in last-resort situations when the user is directly endangered by the enemy," and by 2006, FN's 5.7×28mm firearms were in service with military and police forces in over 40 nations throughout the world.

Condition:

Entire ensemble is "As NIB" excepting outer surface of case that has a few superficial scuffs, the matching end labeling beginning to peel. Cannot improve short of buying a new gun direct from distributor / shop.