FN Hi-Power Pre-T Series 1959 Belgian 9mm, Internal Extractor, Polished Blue, 13+1
Manufactured in 1959, this Pre-T Series FN Hi-Power features the sought-after internal extractor, polished Belgian bluing, and classic ring hammer. Collectors prize these early full-size pistols for their hand-finished steel construction and historical link to the original 1935 design. With its forged frame, lanyard loop, and Browning dual-address slide markings, this example offers an authentic mid-century Hi-Power experience.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and small blemishes are present on the polished blued surfaces, consistent with careful carry and holster use.
What’s Included
- FN Hi-Power Pre-T Series 9mm pistol
- One 13-round steel Browning Hi-Power magazine
- Bianchi brown leather holster
Built on a forged carbon-steel frame, this Hi-Power showcases FN’s high-polish bluing from the late 1950s, giving the pistol a deep, mirror-like finish. The frame retains the original lanyard loop, a feature often deleted on later models, underscoring its early production status.
The slide uses the scarce internal extractor and vertical rear serrations found only on Pre-T Series guns. Collectors recognize this extractor style as a key distinction from later Hi-Powers, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find.
Period-correct checkered walnut grips pair with the classic ring hammer, preserving the look and feel of the 1935 design. A pin-style magazine release and manual thumb safety round out the traditional single-action control set.
Belgian proofmarks crowned “PV” over star “* U” sit alongside the “Browning Arms Company St Louis & Montreal” address, confirming FN production for Browning’s North American market. Combined with the 1959 serial number 89642, these markings place the pistol squarely within the collectible Pre-T Series range.