October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale while under early occupation by Germany during World War II. The left side of the slide bears FN's manufacturer information above "BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE", with 2 "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamts and an eagle firing proof. Left side of frame bears an additional "(Eagle)/ WaA613" waffenamt and eagle firing proof. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with checkered walnut grips that retain their waterproofing painted interior. Rear of frame is slotted for a shoulder stock attachment, and slide retains a tangent rear sight. Matching numbers are on the frame and slide, with the barrel numbered "983b". Pistol is accompanied by a black leather holster that is unmarked save for a "41941" stamp on the rear and contains 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting minor edge wear on the frame and slide, some areas of mild thinning and wear on the slide, and some thinning and wear on the grip straps from handling. Exterior of frame exhibits areas that retain a light layer of old grease. Very bright bore, exhibiting a single small spot of pitting, some extremely light surface oxidation within the grooves, and strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing to the checkering, with a couple of minor handling marks, but are otherwise fine. Holster is malleable, exhibiting some scattered marks and a couple of creases from handling and storage. A very nice and attractive example of a desirable slotted FN occupation Hi Power with a tangent rear sight.
Accessories
Holster, Spare magazine
Caliber/Bore
9x19mm Parabellum
Manufacturer
Fabrique Nationale