This is an excellent example of a rare pre-war Estonian contract FN manufactured 1935 High-Power. In 1936 Estonia placed an order for 120 HP pistols with a second order for an additional quantity of 5,338 in 1937. All pistols received an Estonian property mark. The Army received approximately 3,038 and were marked with a large "E.V." ("Eesti-Vabarik", Republic of Estonia) on the back strap, as in the case of this pistol. Early pre-war grips features such as tangent rear sight and slotted back strap with stacked serial numbers. A very rare pistol as most were stored in the arsenal in Tallinn with most of them confiscated by the Russians. With an original Estonian contract leather holster.

Very fine with 90% of the slightly faded original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear overall with some thinning on the grip straps. The grips are good showing several areas of wear and handling marks with a heavy pressure dent on the left side. This pistol has matching numbers, on the frame, slide and back side of the barrel, with the clear and distinct E.V. mark on the back side. The holster is also very good showing scratching and scuffing overall with tight stitching. A very nice scarce example of an Estonian Army contract Belgium High Power pistol.