1903
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Post by 1903 on Nov 14, 2019 14:37:58 GMT -5
Was there ever a nickel platen FN high power from the factory?
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Post by tnorris on Nov 14, 2019 18:11:10 GMT -5
Here is a thread on the 1911 forum from 2013-2015, discussing your question.
Reading through the thread, I believe the answer is yes.
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Post by Bob Reed on Nov 15, 2019 8:57:46 GMT -5
Hello,
Yes, it was available. I'll list below all the finishes that was available going by the FN Factory Chart that's shown on Page 223 in R. Blake Stevens' book, The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol.
The number indicates specified finish.
0 Gold
1 Phosphate
2 "Old Silver"
3 Standard Blue
4 Sandblast/Blue
5 Matt Chrome
6 Nickel
7 Brilliant Chrome
8 Black Anodized (alloy frames)
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Post by Bob Reed on Nov 18, 2019 11:12:54 GMT -5
More on finishes. Quote: The black paint found on some High Power pistols originated from a French request in 1929-1930. This request was, ironically, not tied to the development of the High Power for the French military, which was ultimately never adopted. It was instead requested for the FN Model 1922 for use by the French Navy. FN developed a corrosion-resistant finish by applying black enamel paint over a phosphate base finish. This finish remained a standard for decades and was used on many military arms including the post-war High Power pistols, FAL, and FNC rifles and other models. www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/12/2/5-little-known-facts-about-the-fn-browning-high-power/ |
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