Browning high power

[lofore]

I have a friend who inherited a nickel finished Belgium made browning high power. its in excellent condition. He is willing to sell it to me but our problem is neither of us really know what its worth. you guys have always help me in the past with your vast knowledge. Thanks in advance.

 

[Airtevron1]

North of a grand easy...

 

[GIJEW]

Look in a 'blue book'; something like Fjestad's. You could also see what the asking/selling price is on a site like gunbroker too and make a guesstimate

 

[63PGP]

If the 1974 model that shows between 1500 and 2250

1980 - 1985 manufacture shows between 500 and 1800 for a perfect item.

 

[Colt556]

If you have pictures that will help immensely. HP prices have really gone up over the last few years. Like any other gun it depends on the exact model, condition, box, etc...

 

[indyartisan]

I have always been a fan of those satin nickel or electroless Hi Powers.

 

[lofore]

Trying to get a picture. Does browning serial numbers tell you when its made?

 

[drillsgt]

Trying to get a picture. Does browning serial numbers tell you when its made?

Yes, pretty easy to find out.

 

[lofore]

i think its 245PZ70529 or last digit could be a G

 

[Colt556]

Just saw a HP Practical at a shop for $1499. That’s the 2 tone model with adjustable sights, one of my favorites.

 

[lofore]

picture

 

[Expat]

I have one similar that I gave 11 or 1200 for but that was about 2 years ago.

 

[Usmccookie]

That's a beautiful gun. I personally would be in that $1-1300 range depending on what it comes with.

 

[drillsgt]

i think its 245PZ70529 or last digit could be a G

A PZ would be 1981 and '245' = 9mm

 

[drillsgt]

On Gunbroker similar ones have sold from 1500-2500.

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[Colt556]

That’s a very nice pistol. In that condition and with the rug and manual I’d say it near the $2k range today. IMO YMMV

 

[DoggyDaddy]

A PZ would be 1981 and '245' = 9mm

^^^This^^^

Found this on another forum:

In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
1. Hi-Power Type: 245=9mm
2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code
Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0
3. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

 

[Magnum314]

I have always been a fan of those satin nickel or electroless Hi Powers.

Oh man, I could not agree more with you! And even without seeing it, unless its all beat to crap its going to be a $1,500 gun!

 

[Shooter5]

Love me some Hi Power. Beautiful picture too!

 

[lofore]

Thanks for everyones input. Much Appreciated.