Fine example of the Belgian made Browning 'Hi-Power' 9mm. pistol, originally manufactured for the French military based on a design by American firearms inventor John Browning. The double action pistol has a 4.7 in. barrel, serial no. 188529 present on all parts, manufactured by 'Fabrique Nationale D'Armes de Guerre' in Herstal, Belgium. Wooden grip fastened to the handle by two screws. The hammer, magazine ejector, and safety catch are all functional. The slide and barrel are both engraved with a small German national eagle, indicating that it was assembled during the German occupation of Belgium from 1940-45. German authorities would inspect each firearm made by the Belgian factory, and mark with the national eagle as a stamp of approval before being issued to German forces. Accompanied by an original leather holster which holds one additional magazine.