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A Remmington .41 Derringer & A Browning HP
LGS had two interesting guns. A Remington derringer in 40-50% condition with s s/n 300. The second was a Minty Browning Hi Power.
Sorry, the main image is blurry. I wish I had a good image of the serial number which is #300. Maybe tomorrow.
The 2nd is a serious jewel. I'd say that is the mint, mint and more minty level. Sort of like my Colt DS which I got from the same shop. This time it is a Browning Hi Standard 9mm Belgian manufacture. The s/n 76C10300 EDIT: 1976
I have got to stay out of that shop or buy another safe and move further away. They are only three blocks from my house.
Again, this is not the best picture. Too much contrast.
So you ask, what did you do? I passed on the derringer and put the Browning on layaway. It is the best I could do.
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10-15-2014, 05:53 PM
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In that style of Browning serial numbers the 76cxxxx indicates 1976 manufacture date. Dave
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Here is a link for you to date Browning pistols.
http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=35
What the list says:
In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5:
C=Hi-Power
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi-Power pistol with a serial number of 1000.
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BTW, Remington used three different company names on those derringers, depending on the time of manufacture. IIRC, the gun was made into the 1930's. Do some research on it and you can figure out it's age. Be easy with it, the hinges were known to break.
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10-16-2014, 04:36 AM
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I would really like to own a Remington Derringer.
What? No ammo, i hear you say?
Check this site out for starters
.41 RF
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10-16-2014, 04:42 AM
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Nice Browning by the way
I once skipped on an "Ingles" with riflestock due to lack of the right paperwork.
Today i wish i had digged a little deeper, i really would have needed that gun to
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Originally Posted by MrTrolleyguy
LGS had two interesting guns. A Remington derringer in 40-50% condition with s s/n 300. The second was a Minty Browning Hi Power.
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So you ask, what did you do? I passed on the derringer and put the Browning on layaway. It is the best I could do.
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Exactly what I would have done.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColbyBruce
Here is a link for you to date Browning pistols.
Browning Date Your Firearm - Hi-Power Pistol
What the list says:
In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5:
C=Hi-Power
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi-Power pistol with a serial number of 1000.
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Thanks for posting the link above to date BHP's. Mine was born in 1994. See below.
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You wouldn't want to give the price of the derringer you saw, would ya? I would like to know, cause I don't have a clue what mine is worth.
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I saw no completed auctions on GB. His asking price was $700 based on the low s/n. I'd say the value was South of $500.00. Maybe on the Mexican Boarder.
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I love the BHP. Hard to resist a good C series gun!
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11-18-2014, 09:46 PM
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Good choice, a classic pistol (although the Remingtons are cool). I picked up a very nice 1969 C about a month ago, even came with the numbered box. As soon as I finish function-testing some mags I'll put it in the CCW rotation. When it's cleaned up I might even post some pics.
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I picked up a 1976 C Browning HP a few years ago in a trade for a Model 27-2 with 6 inch barrel. Both of us were thrilled with the trade which is the art of a deal.
Has a Millet Sight package
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I picked up a 1976 C Browning HP a few years ago in a trade for a Model 27-2 with 6 inch barrel. Both of us were thrilled with the trade which is the art of a deal.
Has a Millet Sight package
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Also has aftermarket grips. Nice piece, one to be proud of!
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Nice BHPs! I too have a 76C. Mine is fixed-sight, just like the OP's.
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