Hi-Point Model C 9mm Luger Compact Pistol, 3.5 in Barrel, 8+1, Early 'Model C 9mm' Marking, Made in USA
This early-marked Hi-Point Model C 9mm is identifiable by its factory "MODEL C 9mm" slide legend that predates the later "C9" nomenclature, alongside the "HI-POINT FIREARMS" triangle logo and "BEEMILLER INC., MANSFIELD, OH" markings. It features a compact 3.5-inch steel barrel, a die-cast zinc-aluminum alloy slide, and a polymer frame. The pistol comes with two factory 8-round magazines and the original Hi-Point cardboard box, and it is made in the USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is structurally solid. The slide and frame show scattered scratches and blemishes from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Hi-Point factory cardboard box
- Two factory Hi-Point 8-round single-stack steel magazines
The slide is marked "HI-POINT FIREARMS" with the triangle logo and "MODEL C 9mm," plus "BEEMILLER INC., MANSFIELD, OH," noting U.S. manufacture and the earlier Model C designation. This marking sequence is a useful identifier for buyers seeking an example that predates the later "C9" rollmark.
The pistol uses a simple blowback, striker-fired action with a fixed barrel. Controls include a left-side, push-button magazine release and a manual thumb safety with a red dot indicator. Factory capacity is 8+1 using single-stack steel magazines with plain black polymer floorplates (no molded "HI-POINT" logo).
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed blade front sight paired with a fixed rear sight. Rear cocking serrations on the slide aid manipulation, and an external extractor with a right-side ejection port manages consistent ejection.
Construction pairs a die-cast zinc-aluminum alloy slide with a steel barrel and a polymer frame/receiver. The compact 3.5-inch barrel length keeps the pistol easy to carry and handle while maintaining the Model C’s recognizable profile and feature set.