FN Browning Hi-Power GP-35 Pistole 640(b) WaA140 9mm Luger, 1942 Belgian WWII Production, Fixed Sights, Ring Hammer, Matching Numbers
This FN GP-35 Browning Hi-Power was produced in Belgium during the German occupation in 1942 and designated Pistole 640(b). It is WaA140 accepted with German Waffenamt eagles and carries "MR" inspector letters under the trigger guard. The slide and frame show matching serial numbers, and the pistol features fixed non-tangent sights, the earlier thumb-print slide scallop, an internal extractor, and a ring (rowel) hammer with a lanyard loop.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Details: Finish loss and scratching are present throughout the slide and frame. The pistol remains functional.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- FN GP-35 Pistole 640(b) 9mm pistol
- 1x 13-round detachable steel magazine
Made in Belgium during German occupation, this GP-35 is WaA140 stamped, and the serial sequence confirms 1942 manufacture. German Waffenamt eagles and "MR" inspector letters are present, aligning with wartime acceptance practices for Pistole 640(b) marked Hi-Powers.
The configuration reflects period-correct features: fixed non-tangent sights, an internal extractor, and the earlier thumb-print disassembly scallop on the slide. The ring (rowel) hammer includes a lanyard hole, and a lanyard loop is fitted to the butt for service carry.
Controls are straightforward and familiar to Hi-Power users, with a push-button magazine release and a manual safety. The full-size steel frame and slide provide the classic GP-35 handling profile in 9mm Luger.
Markings are a highlight. The slide legend reads "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE / HERSTAL BELGIQUE / BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE." These details, together with the WaA140 acceptance and Waffenamt eagles, place this pistol squarely within documented WWII occupation production.
Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 13+1 capacity, this example includes one 13-round detachable steel magazine compatible with the Browning Hi-Power (GP-35). Matching serial numbers on the slide and frame add to its appeal for collectors of wartime FN pistols.