Browning Hi-Power Mark III Silver Chrome .40 S&W, 4.62 in Barrel, 10+1 (1998)
This factory Silver Chrome Browning Hi-Power Mark III is a .40 S&W example from 1998 with Belgian manufacture and Portuguese assembly. It features the Mark III updates with passive firing pin safety, external extractor, and ambidextrous safeties, plus a gold-plated trigger and fully adjustable rear sight. The serial prefix 2W5 denotes its .40 S&W configuration. It comes with the original Browning case, manual, and one 10-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible under close inspection.
What’s Included
- Browning factory original case
- Browning Hi-Power owner's manual
- 1x 10-round steel magazine with numbered witness holes
This Hi-Power is the Mark III Silver Chrome variant, pairing an all-steel slide and frame in a durable silver chrome finish with contrasting black controls and a gold-plated trigger. It retains the Mark III feature set, including the passive firing pin safety, external extractor, and ambidextrous manual safety, along with the Hi-Power’s magazine disconnect.
The .40 S&W chambering is confirmed by the barrel hood marking "CAL 40 S & W" and the 2W5 serial prefix designation. The barrel measures approximately 4.62 inches, delivering a full-size format with a 10+1 capacity using the included magazine.
Sighting equipment consists of a fully adjustable rear with windage and elevation screws and a ramped front blade. The slide has vertical rear-only serrations and an external extractor, while the hammer is the classic spur type.
Factory markings include "MADE IN BELGIUM / ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL" and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q." The two-piece black rubber grip panels feature molded checkering and Browning deer-head medallions, leaving the frontstrap and backstrap exposed for a period-correct feel.