FN BROWNING HI-POWER 1970 CONTRACT PISTOL

SERIAL NUMBER: 289733. BARREL: 4 1/2". CALIBER: 9MM. MANUFACTURED: circa 1970. The FN Browning Hi-Power with serial number 289733 is a 9mm single-action, semi-automatic military/police contract pistol manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium, between approximately 1969 and 1971. Because it features a straight numeric serial number without the "T" or "C" prefixes typical of American civilian imports, this firearm was produced for international law enforcement or military defense contracts. The pistol is defined by its utilitarian matte finish (such as phosphate or epoxy) and black synthetic grips, which were optimized for field durability over aesthetic appeal. Its left slide is marked with a simplified, clean "FN BROWNING" roll-stamp, characteristic of FN's streamlined global contract production during this era. Mechanically, it operates on a short-recoil, locked-breech system, utilizing a 13-round double-stack magazine, a modern external extractor, a standard barrel, and fixed combat sights, representing a highly reliable, duty-ready iteration of Dieudonn? Saive's refined John Browning design. It comes with (2) 13 round magazines. CONDITION: Very Good. Beautiful piece. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is some slight edge wear, in spots, on slide. Smooth operation. C&R. 27-281