Hi Power Pistol Disassembly Instructions

The Browning Hi Power pistol was first introduced in 1935 by Belgian firearms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale.The design has withstood the test of time, with the Hi Power still used and collected by firearm enthusiasts. This gun can also be seen featured in many films. It was originally designed for the French military as a reliable, simple and durable sidearm. The gun's simplicity of design makes disassembly relatively simple.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/8-inch screwdriver
  • 1/8-inch punch
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lock the slide back. Eject the magazine by pressing on the magazine release, located rearward from the trigger. Then pull the slide back while pressing up on the slide lock lever. When you release the slide, it should remain locked back.

    • 2

      Remove the slide. Push the safety lever into the second notch on the slide. Push the slide lock lever from right to left (rear view), out of the gun. Release the safety and slowly allow the slide to move forward, off the frame.

    • 3

      Remove the safety. Move the safety to the "Fire" setting. Remove the sear pin by sliding it from right to left (rear view). Spin the ejector until it stops, then push the safety out the left side of the gun as well.

    • 4

      Remove the magazine release unit. Depress the magazine release button so that it is flush with the frame. Turn the spring guide a quarter-turn using a screwdriver. Lift out the magazine release unit.

    • 5

      Remove the trigger assembly. Slide the trigger pin out of the gun from right to left (rear view). Pull the trigger assembly up and forward, out of the gun.

    • 6

      Remove the firing pin. With the rear of the slide facing you, press on the end of the firing pin, using the punch. Simultaneously, press down on the pin's retainer plate. Remove the plate, firing pin and spring. Then pry out the extractor.

    • 7

      Remove the sear lever. Holding the slide upside down, pry up on the lever retainer. When the retainer head is away from the slide, leverage it the rest of the way from the outside.