Canadian Inglis Mk I* Browning Hi-Power — 9mm Military Pistol

This Canadian Inglis Mk I* is a military-pattern Browning Hi-Power semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. Manufactured in Canada by John Inglis and Company, these pistols represent an important chapter in World War II small-arms production.

Canadian Inglis Hi-Power pistols were manufactured during the 1940s and supplied to military forces during and after World War II. They are particularly recognizable for their Canadian markings, military finish, and distinctive variations in sights and configuration.

Military Markings and Matching Serial Numbers

This pistol features visible slide markings identifying it as a Browning Hi-Power-pattern Mk I* manufactured by Inglis in Canada.

The serial number 3T8965 appears on the barrel, slide, and frame, providing an important point of interest for collectors seeking matching-number examples.

The pistol retains black checkered grip panels, military-pattern sights, a lanyard ring, and a dark military-style metal finish. The visible configuration is consistent with an Inglis fixed-sight military pistol rather than the adjustable tangent-sight version.

Included Magazines and Military-Style Holster

The pistol is pictured with two detachable box magazines and an olive-drab canvas flap holster. The holster has a securing strap and visible age-related wear.

These accessories complement the pistol’s military-surplus character. Their exact manufacturing dates and originality to the pistol have not been verified.

Canadian Military Handgun Collectibility

Inglis Hi-Power pistols are sought after by collectors of Canadian, British Commonwealth, and World War II military firearms. Their Canadian manufacturing history, Browning design heritage, and distinctive markings distinguish them from later commercial Browning Hi-Power pistols.

This example combines visible matching serial numbers, military-pattern configuration, and accompanying accessories in a collectible historical package.

Pistol Specifications

• Manufacturer: John Inglis and Company

• Model: Mk I* Browning Hi-Power

• Country of manufacture: Canada

• Caliber: 9mm Luger / 9×19mm

• Action: Semi-automatic, single-action

• Operating system: Short-recoil, locked-breech

• Barrel length: Approximately 4.7 inches, standard Hi-Power configuration

• Magazine: Detachable box magazine

• Standard magazine capacity: 13 rounds

• Magazines included: Two pictured

• Sights: Fixed military-style sights

• Grips: Black checkered grip panels

• Finish: Dark military-style finish

• Serial number: 3T8965, visible on barrel, slide, and frame

• Additional features: Lanyard ring

• Accessories: Olive-drab canvas military-style holster

• Condition: Used military surplus

Condition

The pistol exhibits visible finish wear, handling marks, scratches, and discoloration consistent with age and military-surplus use. The slide and frame retain a dark finish with areas of thinning and edge wear.

The black checkered grips show handling wear but retain defined checkering. The visible markings remain readable, and the pistol appears externally complete.

Two magazines and a canvas holster are pictured. The holster exhibits fabric wear, discoloration, and aging around the seams and fastening components.

The bore condition, mechanical function, headspace, and originality of individual components have not been independently verified. The pistol has not been represented as test-fired.