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Post by ToddSig on Feb 8, 2024 9:14:15 GMT -5
Probably about 8-12 months ago I was bidding on a nice 1946 Danish contract High Power. Unfortunately, the bidding went higher than I wanted to pay at the time. Well, as they say, good things happen to those who wait. Perhaps some of you saw it on Gunbroker, a decent, good for its age, but not great condition Danish contract High Power. Has all of the main contract characteristics, including the proper Haerens Vabenarsenal (HV) date and markings, the serrated front sight, lanyard ring and what appears to be original grips and magazine. From what I gather about 1,700 were made, and it was the first contract after WWII to be made completely from raw materials and not using older, existing parts. I won the auction for $1,059 which I consider pretty good for a crested High Power. I cant wait to get it. It was C&R, so that is a benefit. It should clean up rather well. A few images from the Gunbroker seller.    |
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Post by Bob Reed on Feb 8, 2024 10:19:59 GMT -5
Congratulations, Todd, - you're gonna have a BHP Museum before it's over - and there is absolutely Nothing wrong with having a museum full of Hi-Powers!
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Post by tnorris on Feb 8, 2024 11:19:49 GMT -5
Perhaps some of you saw it on Gunbroker, a decent, good for its age, but not great condition Danish contract High Power. Has all of the main contract characteristics, including the proper Haerens Vabenarsenal (HV) date and markings, the serrated front sight, lanyard ring and what appears to be original grips and magazine. From what I gather about 1,700 were made, and it was the first contract after WWII to be made completely from raw materials and not using older, existing parts. I won the auction for $1,059 which I consider pretty good for a crested High Power. I cant wait to get it. It was C&R, so that is a benefit. It should clean up rather well.
Excellent find Todd and very cool!
My silly dream is a Belgian Congo marked High Power. Perhaps one day one shall appear  .
Cheers, Tim
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Post by Mister Coffee on Feb 8, 2024 11:29:06 GMT -5
1 of 1700 sounds like a heck of a find. I'd like to see the "serrated front sight." Nicely done, Todd. |
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Post by cmdrcody on Feb 8, 2024 12:09:30 GMT -5
Nice!
I'd be real jealous if I wasn't under fire from the wife for my P.38 zero series that followed me home today.
Film at 11
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 8, 2024 12:47:07 GMT -5
Congratulations, Todd, - you're gonna have a BHP Museum before it's over - and there is absolutely Nothing wrong with having a museum full of Hi-Powers! Thanks Bob. Yes, the collection has grown, and now I have to focus on HP customs and the more esoteric FN offerings to satisfy my HP habit. |
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 8, 2024 12:48:04 GMT -5
1 of 1700 sounds like a heck of a find. I'd like to see the "serrated front sight." Nicely done, Todd. Thanks Mr C, image of the front sight that as far as I know was unique to the Danish contract.  |
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 8, 2024 12:52:36 GMT -5
Perhaps some of you saw it on Gunbroker, a decent, good for its age, but not great condition Danish contract High Power. Has all of the main contract characteristics, including the proper Haerens Vabenarsenal (HV) date and markings, the serrated front sight, lanyard ring and what appears to be original grips and magazine. From what I gather about 1,700 were made, and it was the first contract after WWII to be made completely from raw materials and not using older, existing parts. I won the auction for $1,059 which I consider pretty good for a crested High Power. I cant wait to get it. It was C&R, so that is a benefit. It should clean up rather well.
Excellent find Todd and very cool!
My silly dream is a Belgian Congo marked High Power. Perhaps one day one shall appear .
Cheers, Tim
Thanks Tim. No silly dreams, only dream squashers! I think you are like me, looking for the more unique Hi/High Powers. Some of the crested HPs are really hard to find, and many times can get rather pricey. But, always fun looking and trying. |
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 8, 2024 12:55:09 GMT -5
Nice! I'd be real jealous if I wasn't under fire from the wife for my P.38 zero series that followed me home today. Film at 11 I do my best to keep my collecting shrouded in secrecy from my significant other if I can, or I say I traded for it. But it is getting harder. |
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Post by woodyb on Feb 9, 2024 4:16:22 GMT -5
Very nice Hi Power! It’s impressive FN had new production up and running by 1946.m, while most of Europe was still in rubble.
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Post by cpwlew on Feb 9, 2024 7:22:40 GMT -5
Nice Danish contract HiPower
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Post by cpwlew on Feb 9, 2024 7:30:08 GMT -5
Nice! I'd be real jealous if I wasn't under fire from the wife for my P.38 zero series that followed me home today. Film at 11 I do my best to keep my collecting shrouded in secrecy from my significant other if I can, or I say I traded for it. But it is getting harder. Some years after we were married, my wife said that I had more firearms than when we were married. |
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Post by Mister Coffee on Feb 9, 2024 11:36:37 GMT -5
Congratulations, Todd, - you're gonna have a BHP Museum before it's over - and there is absolutely Nothing wrong with having a museum full of Hi-Powers! Thanks Bob. Yes, the collection has grown, and now I have to focus on HP customs and the more esoteric FN offerings to satisfy my HP habit. Jim Hoag worked on one of my guns, and I went to his shop several times. When you get around to it, I'd love to see what you have by him. |
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 9, 2024 11:52:39 GMT -5
Thanks Bob. Yes, the collection has grown, and now I have to focus on HP customs and the more esoteric FN offerings to satisfy my HP habit. Jim Hoag worked on one of my guns, and I went to his shop several times. When you get around to it, I'd love to see what you have by him. Mr C, unfortunately a Hoag HP is not yet in my collection. Not to say I have not been looking, as he is at the top of my wish list. I have customs by many of the top HP smiths, including 2 by Austin Behlert, a Garthwaite, Yost, Novak, Williams/Actionworks, Nighthawk Custom, Terry Tussey, C&S and some other lesser known smiths. If you know of a Hoag HP that is availalbe, please let me know. |
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Post by wycowboy on Feb 10, 2024 13:09:47 GMT -5
Todd, That is great, I think I might have had it on my watch list just to see what it brought. With what HP are bringing on GB that’s a heck of deal. I’m not really a collector and always called myself a shooter but I probably ruined some values by serrating some sights over the years. Thanks
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