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Post by tnorris on Jul 24, 2019 14:13:18 GMT -5
For an out of state purchase: - find a local FFL who does transfers, usually handling the transfer from $15-$45 - you will fill out the 4473 with your local FFL - find a gun you want to buy - send copy of your local guys FFL to the gun shop you are buying from with your FFL shipping info, etc - pay for the gun and they will ship it to your FFL - pick it up as soon as possible after whatever state waiting period
Both the seller and receiver probably know what to do. I have used Cabela's as my FFL. That was my 2nd New BHP! I bought my Tisas from the importer using a local FFL who worked out of his home... shipping took 3 days and that period satisfied the Illinois 3 day wait. As FFLs, they can ship via USMail, which is a lot cheaper than FedEx/UPS.
If you have a gun shop you like, see if they will do the transfer for you.
It's pretty easy... seemed more scary my first time. That first one was my 1st New BHP!
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Jul 24, 2019 14:57:06 GMT -5
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Post by jimcunn on Jul 24, 2019 14:57:06 GMT -5
Info very much appreciated, Mr. Norris. Let me know if you decide not to pursue that C.
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Post by tnorris on Jul 24, 2019 16:14:58 GMT -5
Jim,
If that 72C looks right for you, please feel free to take it! If it sits for a long time I'll try to get a better price, $650 is my sweet spot... I think they are currently overpriced. Lots of people think they are worth a lot as collector guns because production has been discontinued. This one does not include the original case, papers or the removed mag disconnect.
This one looked to be in excellent condition. Trigger seemed to be crisp. I took the slide off to take a quick look. It's gonna be a very pretty gun for someone. The magazine disconnect was removed carefully... no accidental marks.
I'll eventually find a less expensive C series for my working collection. There are many out there!
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Jul 25, 2019 8:01:59 GMT -5
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Post by jimcunn on Jul 25, 2019 8:01:59 GMT -5
I removed the disconnect in my T. Took about 5 minutes and gave a huge improvement in trigger 'feel'. I didn't realize there was a risk of marring the gun, if using normal care. How does that happen?
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Post by tnorris on Jul 25, 2019 14:24:07 GMT -5
Greater force is required for the cerakote type frames... kinda like everything is much tighter. And then the punch slips...
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Jul 25, 2019 14:43:03 GMT -5
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Post by jimcunn on Jul 25, 2019 14:43:03 GMT -5
Usually, a home made jig will keep the punch from slipping
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Post by CXM on Jul 26, 2019 10:26:22 GMT -5
It isn't really difficult. You find a local dealer who will handle the transaction for you processing the required Federal paperwork and any local required paperwork. Then you contact the seller and make arrangements for him to ship the firearm to your licensed dealer. You pay the seller as agreed. Once the firearm is received by your dealer he will make the transaction just like you were buying a gun locally... You are in compliance with all laws by this method. There is a good bit of information on this process on gunbroker.com as well as a national listing of dealers willing to make such transactions. Hope that is of help. Chuck That brings up a general question. How does one go about purchasing a handgun from out of state? I've never done that.
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Jul 26, 2019 12:50:30 GMT -5
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Post by jimcunn on Jul 26, 2019 12:50:30 GMT -5
Chuck, it was a big help. What is the approximate typical range of costs charged for the transfer fee?
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Post by tnorris on Jul 26, 2019 21:26:20 GMT -5
In Chicago the rate varies from $20-$65.
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Post by CXM on Jul 27, 2019 11:17:53 GMT -5
Here it seems to run from $15 to $50. My dealer charges me $20 but he is a friend. THe process seems complicated and compared to the way things were prior to 1968 they are complicated... but it really isn't hard to do. FWIW Chuck Chuck, it was a big help. What is the approximate typical range of costs charged for the transfer fee?
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Post by gt40doc on Jul 27, 2019 13:56:12 GMT -5
Where I live, the transfer charges run $35-50. One just has to go to their LGS and ask.....they will gladly tell you, and help you if need be.
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Post by abninftr on Dec 3, 2019 22:23:04 GMT -5
Out of state purchases are required to go through licenced FFLs at both ends and comply with all state and local laws.
Where to shop for vintage guns? One suggestion is gun shops in or near retirement communities that do consignments. It's not uncommon for retirees to have some goodies from their younger days stashed away. Once the retiree "moves on" family members more interested in dollars than heirlooms will sell up quick smart.
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Post by CXM on Dec 4, 2019 8:22:39 GMT -5
Very good advice... There is a dealer about an hour from me who is in the midst of a retirement community... he gets all manner of stuff you would not expect to see in FLorida...lots of hunting rifles that one would expect to see in Pennsylvania or Vermont... not here... quite a few old Colt's and S&W revolvers and some old self loaders... Looking in retirement areas is worth the time. FWIW CHuck Out of state purchases are required to go through licenced FFLs at both ends and comply with all state and local laws. Where to shop for vintage guns? One suggestion is gun shops in or near retirement communities that do consignments. It's not uncommon for retirees to have some goodies from their younger days stashed away. Once the retiree "moves on" family members more interested in dollars than heirlooms will sell up quick smart.
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Post by ibmikey on Dec 25, 2019 10:35:41 GMT -5
Find a local FFL ( usually a Gun shop) that will do a transfer for you, Classic Arms, DWJ imports, RGuns, and others on Gun Broker offer Hi Powers from Israel, go through the listings carefully, when you win a bid have your dealer send an FFL and the pistol will be shipped directly to the shop. Pay the transfer and you have a new (old) Hi Power.
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Post by JB on Feb 7, 2020 3:21:58 GMT -5
I recently purchased a T Series Hi Power and have two questions.
1) The serial number is 285261. Can anyone help me determine its year of manufacture? Experienced the “disconnect” others have alluded to on the Browning website re: the top end of the ranges listed being lower than the serial number on my gun. Read earlier posts stating that T Series serial numbers extend into the 300’s, but, if possible, I’d like to know when my Beauty was made.
2) When I remove the magazine, I’ve noted that the inside of the grips do not have the red coloring that I have seen on other T Series Guns. The grips appear to be original. Does the lack of red on the back side of the grip panels mean that they are not original HP grips?
Thanks in advance for any insight that can be provided. Just joined this forum tonight and am sure that I will enjoy it.
Jimmie
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