FN Hi-Power Mark III 9mm, 4.625" Barrel, High-Polish Blue, 1990 Production
This 1990 FN Hi-Power Mark III is an early-production example of the final GP-35 generation. Built on a cast carbon-steel frame, assembled in Portugal under FN supervision, and finished in high-polish blue, it combines classic Hi-Power lines with modernized Mark III upgrades such as an ambidextrous thumb safety and external extractor. Matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel add collector appeal, while the clean bore and sharp rifling make it range-ready.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The high-polish blue finish shows light handling marks consistent with normal use. All serialized components—frame, slide, and barrel—remain matching.
What’s Included
- FN Hi-Power Mark III pistol
- One 13-round magazine
- Holster
The Mark III series introduced several functional refinements over earlier Hi-Powers. This pistol features an external extractor for enhanced reliability and fixed dovetail sights that sit low on the slide for a clear sight picture.
Its 4.625-inch barrel ends in a recessed crown that protects the rifling, while the single-action trigger offers the crisp break enthusiasts expect from a Hi-Power. The full-size frame houses a 13-round magazine, maintaining the model’s reputation for generous capacity in a slim grip profile.
Factory checkered hardwood grips provide a secure purchase and complement the high-polish blue finish. The spur hammer, firing pin safety, and ambidextrous thumb safety reflect the pistol’s blend of traditional design and late-production enhancements.
With production of the classic Hi-Power line ending in 2017, well-kept examples like this 1990 Mark III have become increasingly sought after by shooters and collectors who value FN’s storied craftsmanship.