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12-19-2010, 11:50 PM
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1989 Browning Hi-Power
Belgium/Portugal BHP. Serial number indicates it's from 1989. I added the Hogue grips. The adjustable rear sight hints that it may be a "sport" model. But you guys are the experts.
Nice tight gun. Doesn't feel like it's had any hot loads run through it, unlike my previous BHP.      So what do you guys think it's worth?
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12-20-2010, 03:32 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
between 550 and 650 at least in my neck of the woods
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12-20-2010, 06:45 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Is it me or is the finish been redone or minimal?
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12-20-2010, 06:50 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
looks to me to be completely untouched and original ? except for the grips.
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12-20-2010, 09:28 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
White Hawk.
You gun looks very nice and clean I paid for mine $ 700 Can [IMG]http:  [/IMG][IMG]http:  [/IMG]Luis Fernando |
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12-21-2010, 12:34 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Nice one Luis!
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12-21-2010, 01:52 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
White Hawk,
You have a very nice gun. The finish is original and in good shape. But those grips........ should be very far away from any High Power. |
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12-21-2010, 07:14 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
I guess Luis's pistol is the finish I am used to seeing. Both are excellent weapons.
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12-21-2010, 09:26 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
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  I'm glad you said something, as I had forgotten I still had the stock grips. A little digging and... tada! Back to original. I take it this helps the value..?
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12-21-2010, 09:59 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
much better at least in my opinion. but they sure do look sharp with ivory grips
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12-21-2010, 10:37 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
one in .40 S&W
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12-21-2010, 01:20 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Much better!
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12-21-2010, 04:07 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
IMHO real High Powers are made and assembled in Belgium, come only in blue, and only in 9mm caliber.
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12-21-2010, 06:56 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Real Belgian High Powers also came in hard chrome finish.
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12-21-2010, 11:43 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
I used to have an all-Belgium one that was hard chrome, with the Pachmayr grips. It also had an orange front ramp, adjustable rear sight, and a gold trigger. I've seen a few others like it, but don't know what version it's called.
My dad bought it from me years ago. He said "Don't worry, you'll inherit it." I've heard rumors that the .40 version has suffered fracture issues.
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12-21-2010, 11:58 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
What about those models?????
Browning High-power 40 S&W 2nd Amendment Comm [IMG]http:  [/IMG][IMG]http:  [/IMG]Luis Fernando Last edited by Luis Fernando; 12-22-2010 at 12:09 AM.. |
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12-22-2010, 01:33 AM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Luis,
Those are etched. The earlier Renaissance models were hand engraved with full coverage.  Last edited by Bill DeShivs; 12-22-2010 at 02:18 AM.. |
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01-02-2011, 01:37 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
Luis,
Awesome commemorative! How the heck can you have that in Canada these days? I have 2 Browning Hi-Powers - a set of HP Practicals with one in 9mm and one in 40S&W. I thoroughly enjoy shooting both, especially since they have a commander style hammer (I get hammer bite on the older HPs and 1911s). Next time I break them down though, I am going to remove the mag safety. The HPs always fit like a glove in my hand. |
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01-02-2011, 03:11 PM
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Re: 1989 Browning Hi-Power
MoreGuns
Awesome commemorative! How the heck can you have that in Canada these days? I have a collector status. More information : http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/f...ecteur-eng.htm Luis Fernando |
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