FN Hi-Power 9mm, Matte Nickel, Adjustable Sights — Belgian 1980, 4.6 in Barrel
This Belgian-made FN Hi-Power Standard Adjustable-Sight model is a 1980 production (PM date code) pistol finished at the factory in electroless matte nickel. It features forged frame and slide construction, a 4.6 in barrel, and the Browning-standard adjustable-sight configuration. First-year matte-nickel examples were produced in a limited run of approximately 11,600 from 1980–1985. Markings include MADE IN BELGIUM BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL and BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. Included are one blued 13-round factory magazine, one matte-nickel 14-round aftermarket magazine, and installed Pachmayr wrap-around grips with two sets of factory walnut panels.
MFG. 1980.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor blemishing is present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Pachmayr wrap-around checkered rubber grips (installed)
- Factory walnut grip panels (smooth)
- Factory walnut grip panels (diamond-checkered)
- One blued 13-round factory magazine
- One matte-nickel 14-round aftermarket magazine
Built on FN’s forged frame and slide with an external extractor, this Hi-Power carries the factory electroless matte-nickel finish on both frame and slide. The pistol retains the classic Hi-Power profile with an integral lanyard loop at the butt and a double-stack magazine well.
The sighting system pairs a serrated ramp front integral to the slide with a click-adjustable rear (screw windage and elevation). Sight radius measures 6.5 in, supporting precise adjustments and a clear sight picture.
Controls and fire control are single-action-only with a crisp trigger. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, half-cock hammer notch, and a magazine disconnect. The external rowel (ring) hammer complements the full-size layout, and capacity is 14+1 when using the included 14-round magazine.
Proof and import markings read MADE IN BELGIUM BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL and BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.
Factory walnut grip panels (smooth and diamond-checkered) accompany the installed gray Pachmayr wrap-around checkered grips, letting the buyer configure the pistol to taste while retaining the period-correct factory options.