For sale is a highly collectible, beautifully preserved Fabrique Nationale (FN) Hi-Power chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. Manufactured in 1955, this single-action pistol features a 5-digit serial number (52959) with no letter prefix, placing it within the historic West German Police and Border Guard contract ranges fulfilled by FN in the early post-war era.
This firearm is an outstanding example of FN’s "Golden Era" of manufacturing, featuring a beautifully machined forged steel frame and slide, a classic ring hammer, and the highly desirable pre-1962 internal extractor tucked elegantly inside the slide.
Key Historical & Proof Marks:
  • Trigger Guard "R5":Definitive factory internal date stamp confirming 1955 production.
  • *Inspector Mark (P): Hand-stamped by famed Liege Proof House controller Adolphe Delcommune (active 1952–1960).
  • Belgian Proofs: Features the original Lion over "PV" smokeless nitro proof and the definitive Liege Crowned Oval.
Condition & Matching Numbers:
  • Overall Condition: Excellent. The original factory blued finish is remarkably well-preserved with only minor high-edge wear.
  • Mechanics: The action is tight and smooth. The bore is bright with crisp, sharp rifling.
  • Numbers Matching: The serial number 52959 is clearly and identically stamped on the frame, slide, barrel, and remarkably, the base of the magazine.
Includes:
Comes with its one (1) original, factory serial-matched 13-round double-stack magazine.
An incredible, investment-grade addition to any military surplus, police contract, or Browning/FN collection. Ships to FFL (Curio & Relic C&R eligible).