Browning Hi-Power .30 Luger, Belgian-Made 1981 (PZ), Pre-Mk II, Polished Blue, 4.75 in Barrel, 13+1
This Belgian-made, Browning-marked Hi-Power stands out for its uncommon .30 Luger chambering, a configuration produced for markets that restricted "military" calibers. It is a pre-Mk II pattern with an external extractor, fixed sights, and a left-side safety, and it carries the Browning Arms Company rollmarks with "Made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale Herstal." The PZ serial prefix denotes 1981 production. Finished in polished blue with checkered black synthetic grips, it retains the classic 4.75 in barrel and 13+1 capacity.
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 hammer occasionally follows when the slide closes and will need tuning by a gunsmith. Some light scratches and wear are present. Sold AS-IS.
What's Included
- 2x 13-round steel magazines
Chambered in .30 Luger, this Hi-Power represents a scarce variant created for regions that did not allow service calibers. For Browning Hi-Power enthusiasts, the .30 Luger chambering is a noteworthy and harder-to-find configuration that adds interest and distinction to the platform.
As a pre-Mk II configuration, it features the external extractor and fixed sights that define this period. The single-action system is complemented by a left-side manual thumb safety, a magazine disconnect, and a half-cock notch, aligning with the classic Hi-Power manual of arms.
The pistol is finished in polished blued steel on both slide and frame, paired with checkered black synthetic grips and a spur hammer. Sight picture is traditional and practical, with a ramped post front and a serrated square-notch rear.
Production and markings matter here: it is Browning-marked and Belgian-made, with rollmarks reading "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q., Made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale Herstal." The PZ serial prefix confirms 1981 manufacture. The 4.75 in barrel and 13+1 capacity round out the classic full-size Hi-Power profile.