This cutrate clone of the hi power is true to the original. Grimm season 3, 7th street savage gangster, 202014. The original hi power got its name because it held more 9mm cartridges in magazine rounds than other pistols of its time in 1935. What is the age of a belgium 9mm browning hi power serial. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. Just purchased an fn hi power recently and want to track down the period of time it was manufactured. Browning hipower automatic pistol 2014 limited edition ebay.
Designated the pistole 640b in wehrmacht parlance, the hi power was arguably the finest combat handgun of the war. That serial number falls into the range of numbers 172250 which i can say was assigned to the browning hi power from 19451954,and the records were not kept as to the serial numbers per year of production. Forums handguns browning hi power handgun help to id fn hi power. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. The hi power was an inspiration to cz when they made the 75, and is john brownings masterpiece, imo. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 600. Modern handguns browning page 1 collectors firearms. Browning high power assembly, disassembly manual 9mm. The browning hi power, when seen in light of the way we use handguns today, was a flawed gem.
Nighthawk custom presents a collection of past limited edition pistols. This is the complete video of the series i did some years ago covering the disassembly and reassembly of the browning hi power. The browning hipower a love story breach bang clear. The browning hipower and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and. A hi power that shoots groups larger than 3 at 25 yards is a rare thing indeed. Discussion in browning hi power handgun started by hl7a77, mar 14, 2020. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. In the perfect handgunning world, all pistols would have the mix of history, performance, and collector interest of the fn hipower. Learn the answer once and for all from one of the worlds foremost authorities on the fn browning hi high power.
Ive bought, shot the heck out of, and then sold many of mine to friends who. What qualifies it as argentine if not marked with the fm. Its an iconic 9mm combat pistol designed by americas most famous gunmaker. The first few years that browning hi powers were assembled in portugal, the portuguese assemblers did a magnificent job of barrel fitting, and many routinely shot between 1. Why you should own the impressive browning hi power. The browning hi power offers perfect balance, size and firepower, with an impressive round magazine capacity. Early models illustrate that the hi power was defined by browning. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Browning pistols hi power local deals, national for sale. The hi power semiauto handguns were one of john browning s finest creations which have managed to impact the entire world ever since its debut in 1935. To get a glimpse of its influence, you should know that the hps are used professionally in. Nov 2014 location orlando florida posts 192 glocks owned glock 22 g 4 rep power 6.
I think you may have an feg hi power, thats why you cant find anything with the l serial number prefix. Camp who shared his knowledge and passion of hi powers with the forum for so many years. Browning hipower internet movie firearms database guns in. The browning hi power is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in the 9mm and. Browning hi power automatic pistol 2014 limited edition. No reserve heres a super nice and rather scarce fn browning hi power pistol. The browning high power automatic pistol, 2014 limited edition. This hi power is reportedly part of a limited government contract of just pistols and bears the unusual 511 serial number prefix.
Seller says that it is an argentine model, although the slide is clearly marked f. Gun parts browning hi power for sale in stock ebay. Browning hi power gp competition firearms talk the. Can you help me id its history and a possible value. Feg was believed to have made unlicensed copies of the fn browning hi power that even included the rollmarks that genuine fn browning hi powers had. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links.
Brownells is your source for browning high power parts at brownells. Unlike similar pistols, the browning high power also features a magazinedisconnect safety and this has been replicated here. Browning hi power serial number help the high road. From the 1940s until recent times, if a soldier carried a ninemillimeter pistol into battle as part of his weaponry there was a good chance it was a browning hi power. Deluxe limited edition, 2014 328 pages, 325 illustrations. Like its big brother, the 1911 pistol also designed by john moses browning the hi power has been used for over threequarters of a century in real world conditions. Browning died in his office in belgium before the final work was completed. I cant seem to match it up through any of the serial number guides provided. Quality ranged from impeccable to abysmal with everything in between. It was my understanding that those hi powers made by the argentinians were marked fm hi power. I recently purchased a browning hi power 9mm for my collection, hoping it would increase in value and be worth a little more than i paid for it.
You clamp down on their wealth, they lose a lot of their power and therefore are less. Its considered one of the best combat pistols ever designed. These camps are divided by fierce and passionate people who believe their handgun is the. Theyve been around for 76 years now, and have been made by many manufacturers. During 1969 the hipower pistol serial number code there is a fee. The hipower was a part of nearly every world conflict of the 20th century. Beavertail, magwell, thumb safety, rear sight and grips all made by him for this build. Browning further refined his locked breech action to eliminate the swinging link and the result was the hi power or grande pruissance. The first version of the browning hipower was known as the fn p35. We took one of the most revered pistols of all time and made it better we have improved accuracy, reliability, durability, and esthetics. Im upset that i didnt buy a gp over 30 years ago when i had the chance. Because most readers are used to the name hi power, that will be used here. After i got it in my possession, i started to wonder if i overpaid for it.
Shooting illustrated whats wrong with the hi power. Why is recoil more on 115 grain than a 124 grain this may be a silly question but i found the recoil while shooting at the range 115 grain had more recoil than a 124 grain. Hipower pistol the 9mm hipower pistol was introduced to the u. I cant even really explain to myself what it exactly is about the hi power that makes my heart flutter and gives me a giddy, tingly feeling in my lower 48. It may or may not have been a british gun because iirc some e series were sold commercially and to under other contracts. This is an original satin nickel pistol with adjustable sights.
Browning s serial numbers are all over the place when it comes to contract guns. Search browning guns by serial number ample sound 6 in 1 mac. I appreciate the gun for its history, as well as its practical use. Browning pistols hipower for sale guns international. Torrent sites make a lot of money sharing other peoples work. The browning hipower is one of the most revered pistols of all time. Browning hi power field service browning international 2. To avoid confusion with browning s high power rifle, browning called its pistol the hi power. Why arent torrent sites shut down even though it promotes piracy.
Belgian browning hi power mk i the belgian made fn browning hi power pistol ranks as one of my favorite side arms of all time. During world war ii, the germans would occupy the belgian firearms factories and continued to produce. Ive had this fn 9mm for years and put thousands of rounds through it. Answered november 15, 2014 author has 112 answers and 1. Browning hipower need help indentifying the high road. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Chambered for the 9mm parabellum, it features a 500meter tangent rear sight and is factory slotted for shoulder stock. The browning hipower is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in the 9mm and. Fortunately, most of those flaws can be polished away, so to. This groundbreaking firearm was originally designed by john m. So technically, a gun made by fn is a high power and one made by browning arms company is a hi power. Why you should own the impressive browning hi power off. The browning hi power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of all time. What is the age of a browning belgian hipower 9mm serial. American rifleman 5 littleknown facts about the fn. Everybody loved their browning hipowers back in the day medium. Everybody loved their browning hipowers back in the day. The pistol was virtually recoiling too much and hurting my hand.
This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The browning hi power cute guns for women get your ruger 57 exclusive magazine speed loader now. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. Speed shooting the majestic belgium browning hipower. Self defense and personal protection products and gear the browning hi power total re worked by eric zinn head gunsmith eric zinn at cz custom shop.
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