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Post by emp81 on Jan 13, 2024 20:12:18 GMT -5
This is my first BHP that was gifted to me from my uncle. Based on pictures what can you tell me about this gun. I have always been a 1911 guy, but really enjoy shooting this gun more than I thought I would. All I know is he purchased it in 1973 new. |
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Post by cmdrcody on Jan 13, 2024 21:25:59 GMT -5
Your serial number starts with 72C382xx
That makes it’ a 1972 model.
He most likely bought it new in 1973.
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Post by woodyb on Jan 14, 2024 8:13:05 GMT -5
This is my first BHP that was gifted to me from my uncle. Based on pictures what can you tell me about this gun. I have always been a 1911 guy, but really enjoy shooting this gun more than I thought I would. All I know is he purchased it in 1973 new. That's a very nice gift from your uncle. That's a nice condition Hi Power. Enjoy! |
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Post by ToddSig on Jan 14, 2024 9:32:40 GMT -5
Welcome to HPC emp81 That is a very nice and well perserved Hi Power, and even better that it came from a family member. It is the "Sport" model with adjustable sights, blued finish and French walnut grips. The fixed sight version in many cases is referred to as the "Vigilante". Great package with the Browning soft case and manual as well. Regarding the sights, they are referred to as "Beer Can" sights, and also as Type A adustable sights. Keep an eye on the windage adjustment screws, as they have a tendency to loosen and walk-out, and then lost for good. Expensive (for screws) to replace. Fellow member tnorris recently picked up a very nice 74C Vigilante. His thread has some good information on the various proof marks etc. You might check out his thread and compare marks etc. Let us know what you find. Link to thread highpowercollectors.proboards.com/thread/1348/74c-collection |
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Post by Mister Coffee on Jan 14, 2024 11:42:59 GMT -5
That's a very nice example, emp81 . Beautiful condition. I have one very similar to it that I purchased in ca. 1983. As ToddSig , our much respected forum expert ( primus inter pares, as it were), has said, your gun has OEM target sights, and your rear-sight is sometimes referred to as a "beer can sight," undoubtedly by someone who was drinking too much beer at the time and thought it resembled a beer can. I wanted to take a moment to share your view about shooting the Hi-Power. The 1911 is a great design, and I own a couple, but the Hi-Power is a real pleasure to shoot. There is nothing quite like the way it feels in the hand and the way it points. Good luck & Welcome to the forum.  |
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Post by emp81 on Jan 14, 2024 18:59:47 GMT -5
Thank you all for the information. I am very impressed on how much knowledge you all have and the willingness to share.
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Post by emp81 on Jan 14, 2024 19:01:59 GMT -5
This is my first BHP that was gifted to me from my uncle. Based on pictures what can you tell me about this gun. I have always been a 1911 guy, but really enjoy shooting this gun more than I thought I would. All I know is he purchased it in 1973 new. That's a very nice gift from your uncle. That's a nice condition Hi Power. Enjoy! Unfortunately he passed and this was 1 of 3 guns his widow passed to me. It is awesome to have these keepsakes to remember a truly great man who was an amazing scientist. |
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Post by woodyb on Jan 15, 2024 1:56:15 GMT -5
That's a very nice gift from your uncle. That's a nice condition Hi Power. Enjoy! Unfortunately he passed and this was 1 of 3 guns his widow passed to me. It is awesome to have these keepsakes to remember a truly great man who was an amazing scientist. It’s more then just a firearm. It’s a memory and a family heirloom. |
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