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Post by shooter33 on Jun 28, 2020 9:33:03 GMT -5
Hello! First post!
I am looking at a Hi Power that has a serial number 28XXX. I don't see anything in the serial number keys online that have that sequence. Can anyone tell me what year this pistol is?
This will be my first Hi Power. What can I expect from an older gun like this in terms of reliability and accuracy compared to a newer model?
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Post by CXM on Jun 28, 2020 10:14:48 GMT -5
First, HP serial numbers are a pretty complicated subject. FN would put any serial number the customer wanted on guns ordered under contract. I have seen two 1950s HPs with the same serial number ( I believe they were ex Izzy guns.) That policy resulted in potential duplication. It is possible to date a HP with some accuracy using proof marks and deductive reasoning (Sherlock Holmes would have been delighted) to establish dates. Proof mark info is in our reference section here. Some clear well lit photos of your gun showing all the proof marks, including those inside the slide and frame would help a lot with ID of your gun. V/r Chuck Hello! First post! I am looking at a Hi Power that has a serial number 28XXX. I don't see anything in the serial number keys online that have that sequence. Can anyone tell me what year this pistol is? This will be my first Hi Power. What can I expect from an older gun like this in terms of reliability and accuracy compared to a newer model? |
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Post by ibmikey on Jun 28, 2020 16:54:07 GMT -5
One of my Hi Powers, serial 28575, was produced in the third quarter of 1950, yours may be in that block of serials or from an order that specified a serial block.
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Post by tnorris on Jun 28, 2020 20:50:15 GMT -5
One of my Hi Powers, serial 28575, was produced in the third quarter of 1950, yours may be in that block of serials or from an order that specified a serial block.
I have a High Power, serial number 28915, which I have dated to quarter 2 of 1960.
I suspect serial numbers are not useful for dating High Powers... I could be wrong.
Mine, in fair or better condition, is an excellent shooter. I purchased a spare extractor ($102) expecting the original part would now last forever since I have a spare. I have also upgraded it with SFS and a buffered recoil spring rod. You should expect to replace all springs and probably the old style recoil spring guide rod. The rest of the pistol was designed to last for a lifetime or more.
I also have a 1943 model, which is also a great shooter... I keep all the replaced original parts for both stashed away, for no real good reason except posterity.
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Post by shooter33 on Jun 28, 2020 20:57:16 GMT -5
Thank you for the replies. I don't own the gun so I don't have good access to the proof marks. Judging from the examples you guys gave, it sounds like this could be 50's-60's.
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Post by CXM on Jul 1, 2020 7:51:12 GMT -5
If I had to guess I'd say 1950s but that probably is a SWAG...  Chuck Thank you for the replies. I don't own the gun so I don't have good access to the proof marks. Judging from the examples you guys gave, it sounds like this could be 50's-60's. |
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