CLEAN Chinese Contract Inglis Hi Power MK I – 9mm – FN Browning w/ Stock -C
This is a no reserve penny auction for an Inglis Hi Power MK I* semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number – 1CH5543. This pistol is in great condition with a fantastic bore, and includes one magazine! Manufactured in Toronto, Canada, this iconic pistol was produced as part of the Mutual Aid Plan for Nationalist Chinese forces fighting in World War II. Designated as the Mk I*, this specific model features the sought-after 50-to-500-meter adjustable tangent rear sight and a slotted backstrap designed to accept the wooden stock/holster combination. Identifiable by its "CH" serial number prefix (Serial No. 1CH5543), this piece represents a rare intersection of Allied wartime logistics, Canadian manufacturing, and FN Browning design.
When it was introduced early in the 20th century, the Browning Hi-Power 9mm pistol was a revelation. It offered the perfect balance of handling, size, and firepower. Over the years, the Hi-Power has aged gracefully and continues to have a loyal following among those "in the know."
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