Pair of Hi-Powers

[kae006]

Early 40’s. It was my grandpa’s. I’ve had it looked at about the nickel and got two different answers. My dad said his dad didn’t have it plated. It has Bakelite grips.
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That's interesting, I don't think I've seen any others that didn't have anything stamped on the right side of the frame or the slide. What's the purpose of the large dimple in the slide? Browning says they didn't release until 1954:

https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html

[oktx]

That's interesting, I don't think I've seen any others that didn't have anything stamped on the right side of the frame or the slide. Browning says they didn't release until 1954:

https://www.browning.com/support/dat...er-pistol.html

The story goes his men gave it to him in WWII. His men liberated the Browning plant in Liege Belgium. It’s a bring back.

[kae006]

Early 40’s. It was my grandpa’s. I’ve had it looked at about the nickel and got two different answers. My dad said his dad didn’t have it plated. It has Bakelite grips.
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That's interesting, I don't think I've seen any others that didn't have anything stamped on the right side of the frame or the slide. What's the purpose of the large dimple in the slide? Browning says they didn't release until 1954:

https://www.browning.com/support/dat...er-pistol.html

Ahhh, looks like yours is the FN P35 that came out in the 30's. That makes more sense. Doubt any of that era were factory nickel, but could be wrong.

[oktx]

Ahhh, looks like yours is the FN P35 that came out in the 30's. That makes more sense. Doubt any of that era were factory nickel, but could be wrong.

Grandpa is gone now and my dad said it was always nickel. It’s a mystery how and when it was nickeled. No swastikas on it.

[Clay C]

I love the look but the only one I ever shot had a terrible trigger...maybe I should buy a few more to make sure?

They definitely aren't known for great triggers.

[oktx]

It appears yours were made in 1962 or later. They have the external extractor.

[Burwabit]

I just inherited one of these but I'm scared to shoot it. Mine must be after '62 (if I'm understanding what the little extractor rod is) but having trouble dating.

The serial I have written down is 74C10850 but need to double check that. Looks like it should be numeric only.

[oktx]

I just inherited one of these but I'm scared to shoot it. Mine must be after '62 (if I'm understanding what the little extractor rod is) but having trouble dating.

The serial I have written down is 74C10850 but need to double check that. Looks like it should be numeric only.

Shoot it. I’ve shot mine and it’s real old.

[Burwabit]

It's not the age... too fancy

[oktx]

It's not the age... too fancy
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That is cool. Belgian?

[kae006]

I just inherited one of these but I'm scared to shoot it. Mine must be after '62 (if I'm understanding what the little extractor rod is) but having trouble dating.

The serial I have written down is 74C10850 but need to double check that. Looks like it should be numeric only.

74C is 1974

https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html

[Leverhunter]

They definitely aren't known for great triggers.

Remove the magazine safety and the trigger is much better.

[Burwabit]

That is cool. Belgian?

Yes I believe so

[Burwabit]

74C is 1974

https://www.browning.com/support/dat...er-pistol.html

Thanks!

[RifleBowPistol]

Those are nice. I want a Hi Power, have not shot one in a long time. That older gun you have would be nice to own.