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Post by cmdrcody on Mar 22, 2022 19:20:21 GMT -5
Very similar looking firearms, just put the same grips on them.
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Post by teddydog on Mar 24, 2022 19:58:42 GMT -5
Got a source for "proper" grips anyone?
Rob
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Post by tnorris on Mar 24, 2022 20:33:22 GMT -5
Got a source for "proper" grips anyone? Rob
I think that depends on your assessment of proper grips!
If you are thinking of putting it back together as "correct" for its time period... I think you may be out of luck.
-In late 1944 proper would have maybe been brown Bakelite.
-Perhaps proper is whatever grips it was issued with, if it was one of those pistols stored in FN inventory and fitted with a modern slide, pick something from that era, whenever that is.
-Perhaps the grips it came with were its original grips?
If you want to fix it up to shoot, get grips you like to hold.
Grips are like shoes - it's OK to have more than a few pairs.
Cheers,
Tim
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Post by cmdrcody on Mar 24, 2022 21:39:34 GMT -5
The slide and barrel seem to be sometime post 1962 ish so the wood red back grips would work. But I wouldn’t overpay for them.
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Post by ToddSig on Mar 25, 2022 7:09:45 GMT -5
As Tim notes, I doubt you will find original Hi Power Bakelite grips. I think the next best option, if you are looking to get close to an original lok would be the black plastic grips. You can find new or sometimes slightly used at Numrich, new at Midwest Gunparts, on EBay, Gunbroker etc. Although with new you might want to scuff them up a bit for a little surface patina. Also, you might wish to touch base with some of the sellers of surplus Hi Powers and see if they have a set of used black plastic grips they would be willing to sell. Try R-guns, Mach 1 Arsenal, Mosin Crate, DWJ Imports, etc. These are about $10 on Numrich, www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1202630D
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Post by tnorris on Mar 25, 2022 8:39:55 GMT -5
As Tim notes, I doubt you will find original Hi Power Bakelite grips. I think the next best option, if you are looking to get close to an original lok would be the black plastic grips. You can find new or sometimes slightly used at Numrich, new at Midwest Gunparts, on EBay, Gunbroker etc. Although with new you might want to scuff them up a bit for a little surface patina. Also, you might wish to touch base with some of the sellers of surplus Hi Powers and see if they have a set of used black plastic grips they would be willing to sell. Try R-guns, Mach 1 Arsenal, Mosin Crate, DWJ Imports, etc. These are about $10 on Numrich, www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1202630D
Due to the crumbling nature of the inferior wood used for the original grips on my 1943, she now wears a set of the black plastic grips. I don't recall if I bought them cheap from Numrich or liberated them from an '80s pistol. No fitting was required... and that is likely why those were chosen over any other sets i have.
Cheers,
Tim
1943 as she is with black plastic grips
The poor condition of the original 1943 walnut, with other archived parts
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Post by cmdrcody on Mar 25, 2022 13:30:10 GMT -5
Based on the font size of the serial numbers.
The frame serial font size fits early production frames, as most the 1940’s through 1950’s frames and slide are this size font.
The slide and barrel serial numbers are smaller very similar to my T series BHP and my 69C high powers. They are not as small a font as my 1982 Browning or my 1986 and 1990 FN high powers.
Based on this and all the previous posts I would bet on this being one of the A series frames that were assembled in the 1960’s after they had been ‘lost’ of around 20 years. The slide and barrel serial numbers are the same numbers as the frame, minus the leading A, but there are differences in the size and characteristics of the numbers which is consistent with them being later date, which is already obvious from the external extractor and the thumbprint missing.
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Post by teddydog on Mar 25, 2022 22:11:01 GMT -5
I was actually building an order at GPC/Numrich and saw those cheap black plastic grips. Will make a fair place holder and I think will look better than the Pachys (I don't like the front strap coverage). I would also like to put a more basic safety lever on it too, but it seems like the basic one at GPC is too expensive at around $60.
The info about the new-built guns on old frames seems to make sense with what we see with my pistol and that other similar linked one. Pretty cool, really.
Rob
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Post by ToddSig on Mar 26, 2022 7:14:59 GMT -5
Hey Rob, would you be interested in a trade for your extended safety for a original OEM safety. I like unique stuff, and would be interested in the safety on the "A" frame if you are looking to get it back to original parts and look. Single sided safety is complete with detent ball. It should fit, drop in, but you do need to make sure it functions properly and passes the click test. For the Pachmayar grips, some folks think they are too thick and cut the front strap off along the side seams. I think they look better that way. Also, if you are going to be doing any work on your High Power you should invest in the following two publications by the late Stephen Camp. His HI Power Disassembly guide, which is really a great step by step guide to detail strip the Hi Power www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Disassembly%20Guide.htmand his Shooters Guide to the Hi Power www.hipowersandhandguns.com/RHP%20Ad%20Page.htmDM me if you are interested in trading for an original Hi Power safety lever. Image of the Stephen Camp Disassembly Guide
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Post by teddydog on Apr 2, 2022 16:42:15 GMT -5
Got the old pistol cleaned up and wearing some new stocks. Got the $10 plastic ones from GPC. Looking pretty good I think! Rob
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