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Post by ToddSig on Jan 30, 2023 18:01:09 GMT -5
Hello all. New member here. Own an FN Hi-Power, circa 1979. I'm a left-hander and would like to put an ambi safety on it. Understand BHspringsolutions has a kit. I'd appreciate any insights on this. Thanks. Welcome to HPC winston. As jonnyc mentions, many use the mkii/mkiii ambi safety on pre mkii hi/high powers. It is a good, simple option. Other alternatives include the SFS option, and also the cylinder and slide ambi safety. BHSS sells both the SFS set up, as well as stock fn ambi safety (both new and reconditioned). Sometimes you can also find parts on EBay. Other sellers which might or might not have the ambi stock includes Midwest , jack first, numrich, sarco and you might also check with browning. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Post by bearlaker on Feb 7, 2023 7:02:41 GMT -5
Hello from SE Idaho
Good morning, hope all is well with all! Love the Hi Power!
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Post by magal308 on Feb 18, 2023 10:23:02 GMT -5
Greetings from Malta, Happy to have joined this forum. Looking forward to learn and share information on Hipowers and other firearms. Tthanks for having me here Mark
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Post by CXM on Feb 19, 2023 13:13:11 GMT -5
Welcome to bearlaker and magal308. We are glad you can join us and hope you will find the site not only enjoyable but also informative.
Please feel free to join the discussions and ask questions.
Chuck
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Post by rxb70 on Feb 23, 2023 23:01:37 GMT -5
Hello all,
I recently became the proud owner of a Browning High Power. I was searching for information regarding the date of manufacture and found this forum. My High Power was made in Belgium and has the serial number 76C92257. I found the site by Browning for the serial numbers of High Powers and their date ranges but mine doesn’t seem to exactly follow their parameters and am having trouble interpreting. I know that the code “C” means High Power but this was during the 1969-1975 date range, according to the Browning site. However, mine starts with the numbers “76” which may mean it was manufactured in 1976. That year was supposed to have a letter code for the date of manufacture, not an actual number for the date. Can anyone help with this?
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Post by tnorris on Feb 24, 2023 0:48:21 GMT -5
Hello all, I recently became the proud owner of a Browning High Power. I was searching for information regarding the date of manufacture and found this forum. My High Power was made in Belgium and has the serial number 76C92257. I found the site by Browning for the serial numbers of High Powers and their date ranges but mine doesn’t seem to exactly follow their parameters and am having trouble interpreting. I know that the code “C” means High Power but this was during the 1969-1975 date range, according to the Browning site. However, mine starts with the numbers “76” which may mean it was manufactured in 1976. That year was supposed to have a letter code for the date of manufacture, not an actual number for the date. Can anyone help with this?
What you have is a correct 76C High Power. During several serial number change over periods, pistols with differing serial number schemes were produced. I have a 75C alloy frame pistol... made in the year they supposedly changed the serial number scheme. The Browning website does not accurately account for actual practice.
Enjoy your fine pistol!
Cheers,
Tim
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 24, 2023 8:51:50 GMT -5
Welcome to HPC rxb70. As Tim notes, during transition periods between serial number sequences FN never had any set numbers for the change over. There always seems to be exceptions. This is true with the stated number ranges for T series Hi Powers as well. They were produced far above the stated cut off number. Here is an image of a spare FN 77C sport with Browning secondary Browning import mark.
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Post by CXM on Feb 24, 2023 10:28:27 GMT -5
I'd just add FN, like most manufactures seldom wasted parts. That is way you sometimes see guns with parts from various productions that should not according to the maker exist. S&W was well known for this resulting in what S&W collectors call transitional models. Whilst I can't personally prove it, I'm sure the same thing is true with FN.
FWIW
Chuck
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Post by bob on Mar 12, 2023 13:12:32 GMT -5
Hi all. I am new to this forum. I like some help with 2 Hi-Power Browning's I own. I'd like to know what you think they're worth. They are both in literally new condition and I don't think ever fired. One has a T28 6344 Serial number and the other has a 69C2020 Serial number. I don't know what year the T28 was made. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, BOB
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Post by gunnertwo on Apr 1, 2023 19:33:38 GMT -5
Evening friends,
New to this forum but not new to collecting. I'm on a number of forums under my user name. Was happy to find a forum just devoted to the numerous types of FN Hi Powers, P35's and the other names these great pistols use. Thanks for the join.
G2
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Post by ToddSig on Apr 2, 2023 15:02:05 GMT -5
Evening friends, New to this forum but not new to collecting. I'm on a number of forums under my user name. Was happy to find a forum just devoted to the numerous types of FN Hi Powers, P35's and the other names these great pistols use. Thanks for the join. G2 Welcome to HPC G2, glad to have you with us. Do you have any Hi Powers in your collection, if so, please post a few images. Always good to see what members have in their HP collection.
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Post by PeteH on Apr 6, 2023 23:54:44 GMT -5
Hi there, Well I'm a long time user of BHPs and now finally owner of a previously loved BHP so where else to be to get as much info on these classics. Attachments:
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Post by ToddSig on Apr 7, 2023 7:45:29 GMT -5
Welcome to HPC peteh. Contratulations, nice MKIII Silver Chrome. Can you post a few additional images, and the roll marks on the opposite side. I have not seen the "Browning / FN Herstal Made in Belgium" style and position before, and the serial number font also appears to be of an unusual font. The MN in the serial numbers dates the pistol to 2009. Browning (BAC) catalog stop showing the Silver Chrome model around 2002, not sure if FN continued selling in other markets. Around 2005 Browning in the US offered a special edition Silver Chrome with custom grips (I believe made by Altamont). I would be interested in seeing the other side roll marks to see if it is a Browning import (BAC) or FN marked HP. Please post a few more images, and also tell us what you know about the HP or the story, if any that came with it. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by PeteH on Apr 8, 2023 1:15:24 GMT -5
Welcome to HPC peteh. Contratulations, nice MKIII Silver Chrome. Can you post a few additional images, and the roll marks on the opposite side. I have not seen the "Browning / FN Herstal Made in Belgium" style and position before, and the serial number font also appears to be of an unusual font. The MN in the serial numbers dates the pistol to 2009. Browning (BAC) catalog stop showing the Silver Chrome model around 2002, not sure if FN continued selling in other markets. Around 2005 Browning in the US offered a special edition Silver Chrome with custom grips (I believe made by Altamont). I would be interested in seeing the other side roll marks to see if it is a Browning import (BAC) or FN marked HP. Please post a few more images, and also tell us what you know about the HP or the story, if any that came with it. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the welcome Todd, So I know very little about this BHP other than it's likely to have been made around 2009 based upon the serial No. I'm still waiting to find out an approx round count as it was no safe queen. Cheers Pete
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Post by spyros71 on May 27, 2023 16:15:28 GMT -5
Hi from Athens Greece,
I am proudly posses a FEG Browning and with the help of the forum i traced the origin of my gun.
Thank you,
Spyros
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