A mid 60’s FN High Power.

Very nice!

Nice! I know most HPs here were imported by, marked, and sold by Browning. Were FN HP's also imported directly back in the 1960s? Or did ones such as this come to the US privately?

I think Browning had the commercial market beginning about 1954. This FN was imported as a group of 31 or so to be used as possible sales sample . The sale was not completed and these were sold on the US matket. I dont have access to my FN book at this time . I believed that some were also imported by HOWCO .

That is amazing. It looks brand new.

I do want a High Power at some point. I fear I’ve waited too long for my frugal approach to buying.

What a helluva piece!

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Originally posted by elmer:
I think Browning had the commercial market beginning about 1954. This FN was imported as a group of 31 or so to be used as possible sales sample....

I see, thanks!

what is that emblem on the slide, right hand side,

Simply stunning. Thank you.

The symbol on the slide the crest for Muscat/Oman

nice, and not common, variant to have

Nice High power! Is it a new acquisition, or just taking it out of the safe? Either way, looks sweet!

It is a new acquisition. Been looking for an FN military type for a while.

Further proof that some old designs can succeed in the modern world

That is really cool with the stock/holster on it. A timeless firearm.

Is that wood stock a reproduction piece? I figured the leather was new but am curious about the wood/bracket themselves.

I believe the stock and holster original FN production and fall in the prewar/post war transition an shown in the FN Book. I have sent photos to the author. But have not heard back.

Curious what book you are using for research?

HK Ag

FN BROWNING PISTOLS By Anthony Vanderlinden