This is certainly the most striking WWII Canadian Inglis Contract pistol that we have ever offered for sale. This pistol has been completely "gold plated" on all the metal surfaces, parts and components except for a few small internal parts and springs. There are several examples of similar pistol in the book "The Browning High Power" on pages 101, 102, 103, 110 and 130. Obviously these were intended to be given away as presents to company officials or members of the Canadian Government at the end of WWII. This pistol is actually a very late WWII Canadian Inglis No 2 MKI* High Power pistol as used by all British forces during WWII. The pistol is marked on the left side of the slide with "BROWNING FN 9MM HP. INGLIS CANADA" and on the right side it has the stacked serial numbers (9T3) on frame, slide and barrel. Additionally, it has the Canadian "INGLIS" markings inside the large diamond, along with the Canadian crossed pennant acceptance proofs on the slide and frame and the Canadian "Crossed Flag" proofs on the exposed section of the barrel. The pistol is the later version that has the fixed front and rear sight in place of the earlier tangent rear sight with the solid (Non-slotted) back strap. The pistol is complete with one blued Inglis marked magazine. 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.

Excellent with 99% original gold plated finish remaining on all the metal surfaces with just some minor wear on the frame rails where the finish flaked off from cycling the pistol. The markings are clear and sharp and the grips are in excellent condition. A very rare presentation Inglis high power pistol for the advanced collector.