Browning Hi Power- Should I buy.

but

July 02, 2002 12:53

Hi all. Have a chance to buy an original pre-war Hi Power in mint condition from my local gun shop. He's asking $700.00 but I could get it for $650.00 cash out the door. It's a real beauty but it's also a lot of bucks for a 9MM pistol. Think it's worth the money? Looking for opinions, I kind of on the fence right know. Did I mention it's a real beauty?
Thanks in advance.

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  Spring Creek

  July 02, 2002 13:24

  Does it have a tangent sight or is the back strap slotted for a shoulder stock?
  Either or both of these two "extras" would add to value.
  Even if the Hi-Power is a "standard" model, the price is right.
  Not a steal, but you don't find that many "nice" ones anymore.
  
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  Rembrandt

  July 02, 2002 13:25

  Pre-war High Powers could be worth $300-$6000 or more depending on variation. If it has a military crest could bring an added $200-$2000...of course everything depends on condition and variation. Tangent sights and slots for shoulder stocks are a plus. The price doesn't sound out of line if it has the original finish. Some variations were built under different contracts prior to the war.... Chinese, Peru, Lituania, Estonia, Muscat, Oman, Waffenamt Nazi proofed, and FN commercial....

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  101AIRBORNE

  July 02, 2002 13:43

  I do know that some of these were "import marked".
  Purchase accordingly. 101

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  but

  July 02, 2002 14:28

  It is a FN commercial pistol without shoulder slot or tangent sight. I would rate the original finish 99% and it has no import marks.
  It looks brand new inside and out.

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  101AIRBORNE

  July 02, 2002 14:50

  I think that you have already made a decision!

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  Spring Creek

  July 02, 2002 14:58

  but,
  Forgot to mention on earlier post.
  Just to make sure.
  You might double check to make sure the magazine is correct for that particular era of Hi-Power.
  Had a friend buy a similar Hi-Power and found out later that the correct "split-tail" magazine had been replaced by "later" type.
  That's what I love about Hi-Powers; considering the vast numbers that have been produced through the years, there's always another "variation" that may be a "One-of-a-kind" and worth a bunch.

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  but

  July 02, 2002 17:03

  God I love this site. Thanks a bunch guys. Airborne, you are right...I have already made my decision, tomorrow it's mine!

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