Manufactured c. 1944 in Canada, this is a very early "Pattern Number One" High Power pistol, as produced for shipment to China. Manufactured concurrently with the "Pattern Number Two" intended for British and Canadian contracts, the Chinese model retained the tangent rear sight and slot for a shoulder stock (not included). Per the assigned numbering pattern, this pistol would be the 36th made for China. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the early pattern Chinese nomenclature over the Inglis address on the left side of the slide, matching stacked serial numbers on the right side of the barrel, slide, and frame, and the Canadian trilingual lend-lease sticker on the front strap. Fitted with checkered grips and a "JI" marked magazine. Included with the lot is a custom black leatherette case, a Western-brand box of 9mm hollow point ammunition (opened and resealed with tape), and a copy of "The Inglis-Browning Hi-Power Pistol" by R. Blake Stevens. Note: This item features a high-capacity magazine which has a capacity above 10 rounds and cannot be sold or transferred to residents in states where handgun magazine capacity is limited to no more than 10 rounds. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Fine, with 60% of the arsenal refurbished phosphate finish, showing bright wear along the edges, areas of thinning , and mild handling marks. A small chip is visible inside the slide, at the rear of the recoil spring guide, possibly a factory machining error. The "CANADA" sticker is worn on the sides, with the maple leaf still legible. The grips are also fine, with minor scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good, with light handling marks.