Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Browning hi power pistol we are pleased that you have chosen a browning hi power. It really depends on what your interests are, hi power wise. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Qualitywise, the belgianmade, browning designed fn probably beats out the pt99. Pd officer and made a second career on every aspect of the browning hi power sadly steve passed away a few years back but his mentioned book is still available trough his widow. The browning hi power is still an entirely suitable pistol for everyday carry, or edc. Alas, browning passed away in 1926 before his patent was even accepted in the us. Designated the pistole 640b in wehrmacht parlance, the hi power was arguably the finest combat handgun of the war. The browning hi power, as well as other handgun types, can be upgraded with accessories as well as have gun parts replaced. Front sights on inglis hipowers were dovetailed to the slide below. Gunsite custom hi power probably worked on by ted yost with trigger job, novak sights and grip stippling on front and. I have done some research, and i cannot pinpoint the value or what time period my browning hipower is from. Comes with the original box which is numbered to the pistol and includes the original factory display case as well.
Browning hi power serial number meaning pennsylvania. It was based on a design by american firearms inventor john browning, and completed by dieudonne saive at fabrique nationale fn of herstal, belgium. The hi power is one of john moses browning s finest designs. The hi power has proven its durability, accuracy and. These camps are divided by fierce and passionate people who believe their handgun is the. The browning hi power also known as bhp or gp35 was the last project firearms design genius john moses browning worked on. Got a buddy looking at a like new browning hi power 9mm.
If you are really into the early history of the hi power, then the blake stevens book is good, as is fn browning pistols by anthony vanderlinden. The gun was developed over the period of 1925 to 1935. Browning further refined his locked breech action to eliminate the swinging link and the result was the hi power or grande pruissance. Iconic browning hipower ends production after more than. I have not found it listed in the 32nd blue book of gun values.
Browning himself, and continues to be one of the finest, most sought after handguns available. Here is some info and the current blue book values. And although it is possible to still find hi power pistols at dealers across the u. Jun 29, 2009 the late dan shideler was a senior editor for gun digest books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. Fwiw browning hi powers simply dont command the prices in oklahoma like they do everywhere else. Another good book, though a lot more expensive, is the browning high power automatic pistol by blake stevens. The browning model 1935high power was the last design that john m. The high power saga is so complex that youre advised to rush right out and buy a copy of the blue book of gun values, which offers the most. Browse all new and used browning pistols hipower for sale and buy with confidence from guns. Browning belgium pistols for sale guns international. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a round capacity magazine, the hi power is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide. In fact i have purchased several for myself over the years. Nice coffee table book if you like reading about letters from various associates, customers and dimension information, however if you want to know about markings, serial numbers etc. Engraved belgian browning high power semiautomatic pistol.
Learn the answer once and for all from one of the worlds foremost authorities on the fn browning hi high power. Current dealer inventories will be the last available from browning for the foreseable future. Browning died in his office in belgium before the final work was completed. The hipower is one of john moses browning s finest designs. Buy browning hi power magazines factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. Each of our pistolsmiths builds your complete custom revolver or custom auto from start to finish. My first introduction to the hi power came when i was working at the gun room, a gun store i called employer from 1978 to 1982 or so. Model520fan gave you the best quote for browning hi powershigh powers and handguns, by the late steve camp. The germans issued more than 300,000 browning hi powers made under occupation in belgium. And although it is possible to still find hipower pistols at dealers across the u. This is a fantastic, near new browning fn renaissance hi power, spur hammer, made 1971,with. Why you should own the impressive browning hi power.
For those looking for an inexpensive option, the fobus standard holster is a great choice. It could probably still be called on for selfdefense, however. Browning standard browning 051003393 hi power standard ca 9mm 4. Type i consisted of fabrique parts assembled by the germans after. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. I mentioned that id become interested in browning hi powers to a business friend and he told me a shop local to him had a very. I thought, from stevens book, that the e series indicated it was a british contract pistol 19511953 this was a distinctive 5 digit serial. The design of the hi power traces its origin back to john m.
Modern handguns browning page 1 collectors firearms. Browning hi power modern production spur hammer browning hi power modern production round hammer. Two belgian browning high power semiautomatic pistols. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.
The browning hipower is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in the 9mm and. Early models illustrate that the hi power was defined by browning. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. Value of pre war browning hi power trap shooters forum. When you buy a browning hi power, especially if youre considering carrying, you must consider investing in a good holster. The fn p35 hipower had been in production since 1935. The options for your browning hi powerinclude sights, slide stops, barrels, triggers, cylinders, hammers. Its a newer model plastic grips blued, made in belgium assembled in portugal with 2 hi cap magazines. Het wapen is in veel landen in gebruik geweest, waaronder. Hi power standard polished blue finish includes fixed front and lateral adj. Browning pistols hi power local deals, national for sale. To find a browning hi power with the decal still moreorless intact is. This gun features the 4in barrel, and high polish blue finish we have all come to love in th.
Belgian browning high power pistol with tangent sight. The current browning hipower above, right has neither. Winchesters latest short mag performer arming the civil war leatherneck evaluating handguns the guns that won the tv west browning hi power pistol american rifleman, february 2002. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Browning hipower the firearms forum the buying, selling. Sep 17, 2018 sweeney discovers the browning hi power. An average group from dukes fn hipower above using 115grain fmj factory ammunition is an acceptable 234 inches at 25 yards. The year 2015 marks 80 years of continuous service in belgium, the longest of any handgun model. They give the hi power an altogether better feel and we found it also aims more instinctively for point shooting. Board of advisors bar contact bar blue book packages bar.
They are still my favorite holsters as they will conform to your body after carrying them for a while and i don. We took one of the most revered pistols of all time and made it better we have improved accuracy, reliability, durability, and esthetics. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. The hi power has proven its durability, accuracy and reliability in the hands of militaries, law enforcement agencies and citizens around the world. Browning hipower internet movie firearms database guns in. Tell us what else you do know and the firearms appraiser will be able to better assist you. The browning hi power mk iii, one of the last two models in production, featured a matte black, steel slide with an epoxy finish and composite grip panels. Why you should own the impressive browning hi power off. Jul 17, 20 browning 9mm made in belgium, assembled in portugal. Seems like everybody here wants to compare a hp 9mm to a glock 9mm.
Browning hi power serial number meaning according to my blue book, it was made in 1970. There are three main variants you would expect to see nazi markings on at 90%. The french, downsizing like every european army in the 1920s, lost interest in the new hipower prototype and bought a few fn 1922s for their navy. Fn browning pistols is probably the best book on the topic, for collector and historian types. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. Add 10% for ring hammer and external extractor post 1962 mfg. These days, the high power is still in service in belgium, together with the fn fiveseven pistol. Dec 21, 2010 i have done some research, and i cannot pinpoint the value or what time period my browning hi power is from. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
Up for your consideration is a stunning example of an early post war fn browning hi power chambered in 9mm. The prices ive seen seem all over the place, i mean by a lot. Finding the right holster can be tricky, but we here at gunivore are here to help. I have been thinking that i would like to carry a line of premium holsters but really had not thought too much about it. Current dealer inventories will be the last available from browning for the foreseeable future. This is the worse reference book i have ever purchased. The browning hipower pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. The market with gun parts is wide and there are many options for purchasing. The browning hi power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of all time. He didnt live to see the project completed, but he laid the groundwork for the pistol that addressed many of the shortcomings of his classic 1911. Winchesters latest short mag performer arming the civil war leatherneck evaluating handguns the guns that won the tv west browning hi power.
Nighthawk custom firearms hand building the worlds finest 1911 pistols. The browning hi power is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in the 9mm and. The hipower is one of john moses brownings finest designs. Some time ago i procured for a friend and customer of mine an inexpensive browning hi power clone, which at the time i had never heard of. Always built using our one gun, one gunsmith philosophy. If polymer is not your preferred grip material, hogue also offers hi power grips in exotic hardwoods, molded rubber, aluminum and g10. At, you can buy browning hipower from a trusted online source. This is fighting pistol and it has a fighting pistol trigger. Nov 19, 20 alas, browning passed away in 1926 before his patent was even accepted in the us. The browning hi power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of. American rifleman 80 years of the belgian high power. The browning hi power offers perfect balance, size and firepower, with an impressive round magazine capacity. Quality ranged from impeccable to abysmal with everything in between.
Sell your browning pistols hi power for free today. Stunning belgian browning hi power 9mm blue finish all matching numbers, 2 original matching mags. Designed by john moses browning, and completed by dieudonne saive, the pistol was chambered in 9mm and had a round capacity, and was a desirable military firearm. According to the current blue book of gun values, the ring hammer and internal extractor pre1963 manufacture adds 50% to value. Blue arrow golubaya strela, seen among saboteurs guns. This is a discussion on browning hipower price reality check. The heft keeps recoil light and manageable for accurate firing, even at a rapid rate, and. A few oddball guns make their way from israel to the us, and they tend to be surplus in nature or of fleeting availability. If you know guns, you know its comparing apples to oranges. Designated the pistole 640b in wehrmacht parlance, the hi power was arguably the finest combat handgun of. Browning 9mm made in belgium, assembled in portugal.
This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. It focuses just on the hp35, as the title suggests. The french, downsizing like every european army in the 1920s, lost interest in the new hi power prototype and bought a few fn 1922s for their navy. Your fn browning hi power was made for the commercial market as indicated by the 245 prefix in the serial number and was made in 1982 py in the serial number. One is a browning 9mm hi power with nazi markings and an artillary sight, probably made in the late 1930s. Browning hi power mark iii the fighting pistol duration. Browning pistols hipower for sale guns international. Sentinel mark iv, high standard 19261984, handgun, 1974 1979. I have a 1981 browning fn 9mm in very good condition and i am. Shooting illustrated whats wrong with the hi power. The first version of the browning hipower was known as the fn p35.