Browning Hi-Power Mark III 9mm, 1990 Belgian-Made/Portugal-Assembled, Two-Tone, SAO, Ambi Safety, 4.65 in Barrel, 15+1, Custom Slide-Mounted Muzzle Weight, Right-Side Slide Racker
This Browning Hi-Power Mark III is a 1990 production example with the "MADE IN BELGIUM ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL" commercial rollmark. It features a two-tone configuration with a black slide over a silver steel frame, fixed sights, and an ambidextrous thumb safety. An installed, aftermarket slide-mounted muzzle weight, a right-side aftermarket slide racker/charging handle at the ejection port, and Pachmayr rubber grip panels with medallions (front-strap wrap portion missing/damaged; residue on front strap) set this pistol apart as a customized, early Mark III-era Hi-Power.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows gouges, scratches, handling marks, and pitting throughout. The front strap portion of the wrap-around grip has broken off, and a sticky residue remains.
What’s Included
- Aftermarket slide-mounted muzzle weight (installed)
- Aftermarket right-side slide racker/charging handle (installed)
- Pachmayr rubber grip panels with medallions (installed; front-strap wrap portion missing/damaged; residue on front strap)
- 1x 15-round steel magazine
Made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal, this Mark III carries the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. markings along with the "MADE IN BELGIUM ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL" rollmark. The serial format "245NM" denotes 9mm caliber and 1990 manufacture, placing it at the start of the Mark III era.
The pistol is configured with a two-tone finish: a black slide paired with a silver steel frame. This look resembles the later "Practical" trim introduced in the U.S. in 1991 while retaining the fixed, combat-style sight layout of the Mark III.
Key Mark III features are present, including an external extractor and ambidextrous thumb safety. The ring (rowel) hammer and single-action-only operation reflect the classic Hi-Power manual of arms in an all-steel, full-size format.
The installed, aftermarket slide-mounted muzzle weight adds forward mass at the muzzle, the right-side slide racker/charging handle aids slide manipulation, and the Pachmayr rubber grip panels with medallions (front-strap wrap portion missing/damaged) provide a secure, hand-filling interface. Sights are fixed, with a front blade and square-notch rear.
Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 4.65 in barrel and 15+1 capacity, this Hi-Power Mark III presents as an early-production example with period-correct markings and features, combined with user-added components.