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Post by dueodde on Jun 10, 2019 13:53:47 GMT -5
Hello everyone - new to this forum and very glad to have found it. Years ago I used the Inglis Hi Power as it was issued to me - little did I know or appreciate what a remarkable and historic weapon I had at the time. Now I'm in a position to start buying a few, just for nostalgia and collecting and the occasional range day. I think I have a general outline of what's what but there are a lot of variants I must say If you had to choose between these, which would you go for? And why.... 1. FN Hi Power (all-Belgian?) 1980, hard chrome (the duller finish) i.imgur.com/owrkPzzh.jpgi.imgur.com/8HO6UtLh.jpg2. Browning Hi Power 1992 - Serial 245NYxxxxx oi1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/mars2618/firearmes/Browning%20Hi-Power/20190427_104233_zpsxqtmcwls.jpg3. Unfired, Hi Power ?mk2 1990s, unsure was rear sight this one has- 1drv.ms/u/s!Ap7lYVYzWYAyg_t37fiGE6fi_JJJbg 4. Hi Power Chrome (the very shiny finish) serial 245p..., 1980 year 1drv.ms/u/s!Ap7lYVYzWYAyg_t2PMSxnfqaAWztNw Thanks |
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Post by tnorris on Jun 10, 2019 22:31:41 GMT -5
I'd first go for the 1980 Silver Chrome because I think it's pretty and (maybe)fewer were produced.
Mine has the gold trigger and "beercan" rear sight.
Any of them would be grat to shoot.
You realize... you must have them all and a few more!
I once passed on a German marked one that "maybe" didn't work. I shouldn't have. It was $400.
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Post by dueodde on Jun 11, 2019 0:15:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. I am similarly inclined. That seems to be an extremely brilliant chrome finish which I haven't seen on other FN or Browning Hi Powers. Here it is in better light - what do you make of the red foresight paint? A DIY paint job? 1drv.ms/f/s!Ap7lYVYzWYAyg_t6ANbDKfF-p1RVNA And here is a totally different Argentine FM I saw on this American website - beautiful colours. www.gunbroker.com/item/816515527Thank you |
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Post by CXM on Jun 11, 2019 11:54:52 GMT -5
I'd say what to buy depends on what your intended use is... If you are a shooter it will be different if you are an 'oiler'*i.e. collector who just oils and polishes their guns.)
So, for a gun I planned to shoot a lot I'd go with the 1992 example... it looks nice and the adjustable sights are a plus too.... It is also the strongest of the bunch...
For a collector I think the Mk II would be a good place to start...
Either way, you have good options and I hope you will enjoy which ever one you buy...
V/r
Chuck
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Post by gt40doc on Jun 11, 2019 14:28:20 GMT -5
None of the links work for me, but if you plan to be a shooter, then there is no reason to pay a premium for an unfired Mk ll. Any of the FN/BHPs will serve you well.
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Post by tnorris on Jun 11, 2019 22:43:03 GMT -5
Mine... which is the duller SilverChrome (I would call the shiny one HardChrome), has a similar paint job on the front sight, but only in the center. Probably DIY but as a sight aid, it works. As all are High Powers, all will shoot great and all are beautiful! I hope you won't just buy one!
*As to the links... I was able to copy and paste them into a browser to make them work.
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Post by dueodde on Jun 12, 2019 0:02:37 GMT -5
Gentlemen, I came across this remarkable piece for sale as well. I would appreciate your first impressions of it, and advice Purported to be a pre-World War II Belgian Hi Power, serial number simply just ' 4548 '. Interesting frank or roll marks, or perhaps they are inspectors' marks? I will try to attach photos. Thank you very much |
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Post by dueodde on Jun 12, 2019 0:04:45 GMT -5
A few more photos of pertaining to my last post. A nice piece I think? Authentic too? Attachments:
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Post by CXM on Jun 12, 2019 16:27:05 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see the barrel locking lugs...
Thanks
Chuck
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Post by dueodde on Jun 12, 2019 22:34:08 GMT -5
I double-checked, Chuck - don't seem to have those photos available in the ad. Is that suspect?
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Post by abninftr on Jun 13, 2019 0:56:46 GMT -5
NOt particularly suspect. The oringal barrel locking lug was oval in shape. FN redesigned it to a more rectangular shape since the oval tended to focus force during recoil causing breaks.
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Post by dueodde on Jun 13, 2019 8:24:37 GMT -5
found a photo of the barrel - here attached  |
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Post by CXM on Jun 13, 2019 10:19:22 GMT -5
The way the locking lug is cut, it can tell you something about the age of the gun... very early lugs were different from later ones. The barrel in the photo above is an early one. Naturally all things being equal, early is more valuable. v/r Chuck I double-checked, Chuck - don't seem to have those photos available in the ad. Is that suspect? |
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