Browning Hi-Power C-Series 9mm Luger, Belgian-Made (1976), 4.65 in Barrel, Polished Blued, 13+1
Belgian-made by FN for Browning Arms Company, this C-Series Hi-Power dates to 1976 and follows the classic GP-35 pattern. It features a polished blued finish, checkered walnut grips, fixed sights, and a lanyard ring at the heel, with the hallmark 13+1 double-stack capacity in a full-size 9mm platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape. Scratches and handling blemishes are present on the finish, with areas of visible finish wear. Small spots of pitting are present. The rear sight shows a small area of damage.
What’s Included
- 1x 13-round magazine
- Browning "Operation and Care of Browning 9mm Parabellum Automatic Pistol" instruction manual
This commercial C-Series Hi-Power was produced in 1976, with the rollmark "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. — Made in Belgium." It reflects the FN Belgian manufacture for Browning’s North American market, a detail valued by Hi-Power enthusiasts.
The pistol retains the standard fixed-sight configuration with a ramped front blade and a low-profile rear notch. It uses the external extractor introduced on later-pattern Hi-Powers and has rear vertical slide serrations for grip during manipulation.
Core features include a 4.65-inch barrel, single-action, short-recoil operation, and a spur hammer. The slide and carbon steel frame wear a polished blued finish, paired with two-piece checkered walnut grips. A lanyard ring is fitted at the heel.
Capacity is the classic double-column 13+1. Controls are the expected Hi-Power layout, with a standard left-side button magazine release and a manual thumb safety.