Browning Hi-Power Practical Mk III 9mm, Two-Tone, 4.62" Barrel, Fixed Sights, 13+1, 1995 — Belgian Made/Portuguese Assembled, Case, Two Mags
This Browning Hi-Power Practical Mk III is a full-size 9mm from 1995 with the distinctive two-tone finish: a matte black slide over a satin silver steel frame. The factory case end label confirms the Practical fixed-sight configuration. It carries Mk III updates including an ambidextrous thumb safety and firing pin safety, and it comes with two 13-round steel magazines, the original Browning factory case with matching end label, and the owner's manual. Markings note Belgian manufacture with assembly in Portugal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: In great shape with minimal wear from light prior use and careful handling.
What's Included
- Browning factory plastic case with matching end label
- Browning owner's manual
- Two 13-round steel magazines (Hi-Power pattern)
The Practical Mk III configuration pairs a matte black slide with a satin silver steel frame and fixed sights. The factory case end label confirms the fixed-sight Practical setup, and the marked slide and frame read "MADE IN BELGIUM / ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL." along with "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q."
This full-size single-action pistol uses a short-recoil, locked-breech system and a 4.62" barrel. Capacity is 13+1 with a left-side magazine release. The slide carries rear serrations only and an external extractor.
Mk III features include an ambidextrous thumb safety, a half-cock notch, and a firing pin safety. The ring (rowel) hammer and wrap-around black checkered rubber grips with Browning medallions (Pachmayr-marked) provide a classic Hi-Power feel with secure control.
The fixed sight picture consists of a ramped blade front with a white insert and a square-notch, dovetailed rear. The two-tone finish, model configuration, and 1995 production date align with Browning's Practical series details, with mfg part number 240542L associated to this variant.