FABRIQUE NATIONALE

9mm Para. cal., single action, blue, wood grips, slotted for stock with tangent rear sight (fixed rear sight with unslotted rear grip strap not encountered in this model), 13 shot mag., commercial pistols display Liege proofs only, Belgian military pistols display Liege proofs and Belgian military acceptance markings. Mfg. 1935-1940.

mfg. under military contract for various countries.

There is a range of finishes during Nazi production that varies from the excellent pre-war commercial finish on early guns assembled from captured parts to the roughly milled, poorly finished specimens mfg. late in the war. Values listed assume all major parts (slide, barrel, and frame) are matching with original magazine. In recent years, some Nazi production Hi-Powers have had the rear grip strap milled out and slotted to accept a shoulder stock. Careful observation is advised before purchasing a "rare" (and expensive) slotted and tangent sight specimen. Many HPs have been restored, since the restoration is easily accomplished by professionals.

tangent slights, slotted, taken from existing pre-war Belgian production, quality is excellent, correct ser. range is quite limited, approx. 42,000-46,000+. Ser. range for production under German occupation is 50,001-52,500. All are proofed WaA 613.

tangent sights, not slotted, approx. 90,000 mfg. with last ser. no. approx. 145,000, generally good quality finish, pistols are proofed WaA613, WaA103, some are WaA140.

not slotted, most common HP pistol produced during the war.

commercial assembly began September 1944 from wartime parts. Complete manufacturing from raw materials started in 1946. First imported with BAC markings in 1954 (see Browning HP section). Early (1944-1945) models are identifiable by an "A" serial number prefix and are not fitted with a magazine safety. Many thousands manufactured for various government contracts.

military or commercial mfg.

most common variation.

matte finish, reverse crest, scarce.

high polish finish, standard crest.

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similar to the Pre-War Commercial and Military High Power model, this was the last variant of developments that led to the High Power. Officially named Grand Rendement or High Efficiency, about 1,100 were produced in 1933 as trials guns (1,000) and sales samples (approximate 100). These can easily be distinguished by the oval ejection port but otherwise share the appearance of the later High Power. Serial range 1-1100.

available in popular American and European calibers, 24 in. barrel, checkered pistol grip stock. Sold in the U.S. 1947-1963. Sold in the U.S. without rear sight installed or with a choice of Armstrong sights. No engraving. Note that barreled actions were also sold in the U.S.

.30-06 or .270 Win. cal., other calibers only available on special order, 24 in. barrel, checkered pistol grip stock, rear sight installed on barrel, elaborate FN presentation grade engraving with dragon motifs on receiver, buttplate, trigger guard and barrel, engraved receiver and trigger guard are polished white and not blued, engraving design created and first executed by FN's Master Engraver Felix Funken. Note that presentation grade barreled actions were also sold in the U.S. Introduced 1954.

.243 Win., .270 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., .308 Win. or .30-06 cal., 24 in. barrel, peep sight, checkered pistol grip stock. Sold in the U.S. 1957-1975.

.264 Win. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., or .375 H&H cal. Mfg. beginning circa 1957.

.308 Win. cal., this model was a Mauser actioned Sniper Rifle equipped with 20 in. extra heavy barrel, flash hider, separate removable diopter sights, Hensoldt 4x scope, hardcase, bipod, and sling. 51 complete factory sets were imported into the U.S., with additional surplus rifles that were privately imported.

available in popular American and European calibers, 24 in. barrel, checkered pistol grip stock. Introduced shortly after the standard De Luxe model. Sold in the U.S. without rear sight installed or with a choice of Armstrong sights. FN scroll engraving in floral motif on receiver, buttplate and trigger guard. Note that scroll engraved barreled actions were also sold in the U.S.

7x57mm Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, 7.92mm Mauser, or .30-06 cal., (.308 Win. cal. for Argentine conversion rifles), gas operated, 10 shot box mag. (20 round detachable mag. for Argentine conversions), 23 in. barrel, military rifle, tangent rear sight.

.35 Rem. cal. only, usually features matted rib barrel and checkered stock and forearm, similar to Remington Model 8 auto-loading rifle. 4,913 mfg. 1910-1929 by FN, and not officially exported to the U.S.

semi-auto, French designation for the F.N. L.A.R. (light automatic rifle).

The Standard G Series was supplied with a wooden stock and wood or nylon forearm. The Heavy Barrel variant had all wood furniture and was supplied with a bipod. The Lightweight Model had an aluminum lower receiver, piston tube and magazine.

.308 Win. (7.62x51mm) cal., semi-auto, competition rifle with match flash hider, 21 in. barrel, adj. 4 position fire selector on automatic models, wood stock, aperture rear sight adj. from 100-600 meters, 9.4 lbs. Mfg. 1981-83.

barrel is twice as heavy as standard L.A.R., includes wood or synthetic stock, short wood forearm, and bipod, 12.2 lbs. Importation disc. 1988.

similar to L.A.R. model, except has folding stock, 8.3 lbs. Mfg. 1950-88.

originally imported in 1980, FN's .223 CAL military rifle succeeded the .308 FAL and precede the .223 FNC, at first declared illegal but later given amnesty, only 20 were imported by Browning and most remain in NIB condition.

.223 Rem. (5.56mm) cal., lightweight combat carbine, 16 or 18 1/2 in. barrel, NATO approved, 30 shot mag., 8.4 lbs. Disc. 1987.

12 or 16 ga., 26, 28, or 30 (most common) in. barrels, boxlock action, with or w/o ejectors, DT, checkered walnut stock, Greener style crossbolt, FN legend roll engraved on bottom of boxlock, minor engraving on and around screws. Mfg. circa 1910-1940.

12 or 16 ga., 26, 28, or 30 (most common) in. barrels, boxlock action, with or w/o ejectors, DT, checkered walnut stock, FN legend hand engraved on top of the barrels, minor engraving on and around screws. Mfg. circa 1930-1968.

12 or 16 ga., 26, 28, or 30 (most common) in. barrels, sidelock action, ejectors, DT, checkered walnut stock, minor engraving on sideplates Mfg. 1921-1950. Improved in 1930, and often referred to as the Model 1930.

.357 Mag./9mm Para. cal., 4 in. barrel, blue finish, includes two cylinders chambered for .357 Mag. and 9mm Para. cal. Very limited importation.