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FN, Herstal Belgique serial number?
Got this really nice FN with ring hammer, thumbprint slide and internal extractor, AND all matching numbers including the metal follower mag. Shoots like a dream. The problem is I can't figure out those numbers. SN: E 070xx. I'm thinking post war Austrian Police or military, maybe? Anyone familiar with the SN range? It cleaned up great after these pics were taken. I'll have to get new ones.
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If I remeber correctly the E Series were bought by the MOD (Ministry of Defense) in Britian and were issued to the SAS in the late 1950s.
If the numbers don't come up on "Proofhouse.com" get a copy of one of the FN hand gun references. The info is there, but you might have to dig.
To me you have a true High Power. After the 1961 engineering changes started to alter the guns they just were not the same.
The ring hammer, thumb print and internal extractors are what make it a classic.
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08-17-2012, 09:45 AM
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Go to highpowertalk dot com ,lots of info there.
I dare not post the website
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What is a "thumbprint slide"?
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Go to highpowertalk dot com ,lots of info there.
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Apparently not, since you spelled it wrong.
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Apparently not, since you spelled it wrong.
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Well excuse me. You post the correct web site then.
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08-17-2012, 03:21 PM
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Now, now ladies. Here it is:
Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum
BTW, the "thumbprint" slide has a machined indentation in the slide over the right side of the slide stop to facilitate disassembly.
The "E" prefix indicates either a British early '50s purchase or an Austrian police purchase.
I am perfectly happy with my 1985 Mk. II/III hybrid. It has the tiny military-style sights, an external extractor and a spur hammer. The prefix is 245PV indicating a commercial 9mm made in 1985. I've had it since 1993.
Russ
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That divot, that makes it easier to push out the takedown pin?
That's what I thought it would be, but when I looked at Retired W4's pix I didn't see that notch.
I just looked again. It's there. Apparently I'm blinder than I thought.
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Well excuse me. You post the correct web site then.
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I went looking for high power dot com. No such place. I thought you had done it like that on purpose, because you seemed to be worried about posting the link.
I also looked for hi power dot com. Again, no such place.
I did, however, find a board at hi dash power dot com. I presume that's the one you meant?
And, so far, thirteen looks at my question, but no responses.
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Now, now ladies. Here it is:
Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum
BTW, the "thumbprint" slide has a machined indentation in the slide over the right side of the slide stop to facilitate disassembly.
The "E" prefix indicates either a British early '50s purchase or an Austrian police purchase.
I am perfectly happy with my 1985 Mk. II/III hybrid. It has the tiny military-style sights, an external extractor and a spur hammer. The prefix is 245PV indicating a commercial 9mm made in 1985. I've had it since 1993.
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Yes, that be the one.
May the Mods have mercy on you
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It has a great finish for an older model...
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I really appreciate all the responses concerning this pistol. As I said, it shoots like a dream with a trigger that is truely impressive. I only wish I had the other numbered magazine and the box, and or holster that originally came with it. I plan to post pictures after it is wiped down a little bit. Thanks for the link, which I will use to gain further information. In the mean time I will be taking it to the Cobb County Civic Center show to show it off a little bit.
Thanks all. Retired W4
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My only firearm is a 76C BHP in excellent condition. Although it has the changes that were brought in during the previous T-series (spur hammer, external extractor, no thumbprint), it is a quality piece. I have a feeling that older Hi-Powers were made with better triggers. Mine is six pounds and crisp, which I feel is right about the upper limit of where a true military service pistol should be, and that is with the magazine safety still there. During its heyday, I think the Hi-Power was the best military handgun available.
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