FN Herstal Hi-Power T-Series 9mm, Belgian-Made, High-Polish Blue, 4.65 in Barrel, 13+1
This FN-made, Browning-licensed Hi-Power T-Series is a late-1960s Belgian commercial P-35 with the hallmark high-polish salt-blue finish. It carries the external extractor and ring (rowel) hammer configuration associated with the period, along with Belgian Liège proofs and the Browning St. Louis & Montreal import rollmark that helps date its importation. Full-size with a 4.65 in barrel and 13+1 capacity, it represents the historically significant double-stack 9mm design credited to John M. Browning and Dieudonné Saive.
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 very light scratches and minor finish wear visible on close inspection.
What’s Included
- 1x 13-round Hi-Power pattern steel magazine
Built by FN Herstal in Belgium and imported under the Browning Arms Co. banner, this T-Series Hi-Power falls within the 1969–1970 timeframe. The Browning dual-city rollmark (St. Louis, MO & Montreal, P.Q.) and Belgian Liège proof marks are consistent with this commercial era and provide clear period markers for collectors.
The pistol wears the late-1960s high-polish salt-blue finish on its steel frame and slide. It features an external extractor, vertical rear slide serrations, and the classic ring (rowel) hammer associated with T-Series production.
Sights are the fixed-front blade with a drift-adjustable rear notch, giving the standard fixed-sight pattern of the time. The single-action trigger pairs with a single-side thumb safety and a magazine disconnect safety, and the pistol operates on a short-recoil, locked-breech system.
This full-size 9mm uses a 4.65 in barrel and a 13+1 double-stack capacity. Checkered wood grip panels with a bordered pattern complete the traditional Hi-Power look and handling.
As a Browning-licensed commercial Hi-Power (P-35), the T-Series designation and its period-correct features make this example an appealing choice for those seeking a late-1960s Belgian Hi-Power with documented import and proof markings.