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WAR TIME FN HI POWER 9MM PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
WAR TIME FN HI POWER 9MM PISTOL.

Cal. 9mm. S# 176047. Bbl. 4.6". Serrated ring hammer w/ thumbprint feature. Internal extractor. Serrated slide. Fixed sights. This Belgium-made example bears the Waffenamt code "WaA140", indicating it was produced at the Belgian factory during the German occupation. Left side controls. Modified magazine disconnect safety. Blued finish on exposed metal surfaces. Checkered hardwood grips. Left side of slide marked: “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE CUERRE / HERSTAL BELGIQUE / BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE WaA140” & German eagle. Left side frame marked “MR” on triggerguard, “WaA140” & German eagle above trigger on both frame & slide. Right side markings include: matching S# “176047” on bbl., slide & frame in parallel. CONDITION: blued finish demonstrates period thinning, primarily on high spots & edges as well as 2 spots above trigger on both frame & slide. Markings are clear & easy to read though it appears to have been refinished at some point. Front strap of pistol appears to have succumb to an early patina, brought under control long ago. Bore is clean w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (22-3837/JZ). CURIO. $400-600.