Browning Hi Power
Ran across a Belgium stainless Hi Power today.Only one I have ever seen. Can any one tell me any info on this Hi power and value.
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I've always liked the look and feel of the Hi Power and i'm considering one from an estate.It is a series "T" and has been nicely reblued to a deep blue/black and the bolt and trigger jeweled.I realize that really affects the value but I'm not interested from a collector standpoint but to keep as a shooter.The price is 425.00 with 2 magazines.Any thoughts on price? Also what is the main difference in a "T" series and the other Hi Powers? I noticed a premium on these pistols on Gunbroker but the value books don't mention the difference Thanks in advance. 0 -
I'm no expert on Hi Powers but I've owned a few. I think you identified the issue; the older Hi Powers (T Series and maybe others) are red inside the grips. One of the ways to identify some of the more collectable Hi Powers. There may be more to the story and if so I'm sure one of the Browning experts will be along soon. 0 -
Most FN/Browning Hi Powers from the mid '60's to mid '70's came with factory walnut grips with "red backs". The red paint was a sealant applied at the factory.
Usually the red backed grips will have a honey color finish that is much lighter than current factory wood grips which have a darker finish and do not have red backs.0 -
Hi, you figured it out , it just means the grips have red on the back.[:)] 0
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