1989 Belgian FN-manufactured Browning Hi-Power Sport/Target model chambered in 9×19, featuring the factory adjustable target sight. This example has an attractive polished blue finish and retains over 98% of its original factory blue. It remains in mechanically excellent condition, with a mirror bore and sharp rifling.
Designed by John Browning and perfected after his death by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, the Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935 as one of the first high-capacity 9mm service pistols, feeding from a 13-round staggered magazine. Known in French as the Grande Puissance and catalogued by FN as the GP35, the pistol chambers the ubiquitous 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. It went on to become one of the most widely issued military sidearms in history, serving the armed forces of more than 50 nations. The design saw use on both sides of the Second World War and soldiered on through the Cold War, cementing the Hi-Power’s reputation as a rugged, proven combat pistol. This 1989 example is a late-production Belgian gun built in the desirable Sport/Target configuration, blending that battle-tested lineage with refined, target-oriented features.
The FN Browning Hi-Power Sport/Target model is a desirable variation of the classic Hi-Power design, pairing Belgian FN manufacture with target-oriented sighting equipment and a high-polish presentation. This 1989 example stands out for its strong remaining finish, excellent mechanical condition, and clean bore. For collectors seeking a late-production Belgian Hi-Power with factory adjustable sights and exceptionally high remaining original finish, this Sport/Target model is a very appealing example.
Whether destined for a Cold War-era service-pistol collection, a Browning reference shelf, or the range, this Sport/Target Hi-Power offers collector-grade finish with shooter-friendly adjustable sights. As with all firearms, this pistol must ship to a valid FFL holder for transfer in your state.
Specifications
Manufacturer: FN / Fabrique Nationale
Country of origin: Belgium
Year: 1989
Model: Browning Hi-Power Sport/Target
Caliber: 9×19
Finish: Polished blue finish; retains 98%+ factory blue
Sights: Factory adjustable target sight
Condition: Excellent overall condition
Bore: Mirror bore
Rifling: Sharp
Mechanical condition: Excellent
