Posted: 1/25/2014 6:37:00 PM EDT
I recently inherited this Hi-Power and it has no manufacturing markings, only the serial number. I remember my dad getting this gun in a trade in the late 60s or early 70s. I have started an extensive cleaning and stopping any surface rust under the grips. Just curious, haven't seen one like this.
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The serial number doesn't match up with 1954 to date models, or the Inglis Hi Powers. However, the Germans made about 300,000 Hi Powers, and countless others have been made by various nations. They switched to an external extractor in 1962, so it would date before that. Hopefully a Hi Power expert will come along shortly with better information. Interesting firearm, thanks for sharing. |
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I recently inherited this Hi-Power and it has no manufacturing markings, only the serial number. I remember my dad getting this gun in a trade in the late 60s or early 70s. I have started an extensive cleaning and stopping any surface rust under the grips. Just curious, haven't seen one like this. <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/snake806/media/bhpl_zps8ea4157a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/snake806/bhpl_zps8ea4157a.jpg</a> <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/snake806/media/bhpr_zpsa5557134.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/snake806/bhpr_zpsa5557134.jpg</a> Looks like a poorly nickeled Nazi FN Hi-Power. It was probably a war trophy someone brought home. This is what it looked like before: 
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