The pre-war inventories of parts at the FN were used to produce more of the Pistole 640(b), all bearing Nazi Waffenamts and the typical swastika-eagle stamps. The Hi-Power was immediately liked by the Germans, and reassigned the designation Pistole 640(b) When the German forces invaded and occupied Belgium in 1940, they also took over the FN (Fabrique Nationale, in Herstal Belgium) plant. For comparison, the German issued P.08 Luger and P.38 held 8 rounds of 9mm each. Designed by John Moses Browning, and completed by Dieudonne Saive, the pistol was chambered in 9mm and had a 13 round capacity, and was a desirable military firearm. The FN P35 “Hi-Power” had been in production since 1935.
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