Browning Hi-Power 9mm, Belgian-Made (1981), Matte Silver, Adjustable Sights, 4.625" Barrel, 15+1, Pachmayr Grips
This Belgian-made 1981 Browning Hi-Power stands out as a commercial, adjustable-sight example in a pre-Mk II configuration with a single-side safety. It features a uniform matte silver finish, a gold-tone trigger, and matching serial numbers on the frame and barrel hood. Practical upgrades include Pachmayr wraparound checkered rubber grips and an included 15-round magazine. Markings confirm Browning Arms Company import and Belgian manufacture.
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 shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning Hi-Power 9mm pistol
- 1x 15-round magazine (body stamped "Made in Italy", steel construction)
- Pachmayr wraparound checkered rubber grips (installed)
Made in Belgium and marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL," this is a Browning commercial Hi-Power with factory adjustable rear sight and a tall ramped front sight. The pistol retains the classic single-action system with a left-side thumb safety and a left-side magazine release.
The pistol carries a matte silver finish on its steel slide and frame, paired with darker small controls and a gold-tone trigger for a distinctive look. Rear slanted/raked (forward-angled) slide serrations and an external extractor match the commercial configuration of the era.
Its 4.625" barrel, short-recoil locked-breech operating system, and full-size format reflect the proven Hi-Power design. The included 15-round magazine provides a 15+1 capacity. The barrel hood and frame show matching serial numbers, with the Belgian "PZ" date code corresponding to 1981 and the 245 series code identifying the Hi-Power line.
Customization is limited to the Pachmayr wraparound checkered rubber grips, which provide a secure hold without altering the pistol’s core Browning features. The pre-Mk II single-side safety configuration, spur hammer, and adjustable sights make this an appealing, period-correct Browning with practical usability.