Any Browning Hi-Power fans know this model

opaul · Sep 23, 2013

I'm looking at purchasing this handgun, ~98% but know little about the Hi-Power. Do any of you fellows know if this is a Captain model or have any idea of the model. I know it's newer since it was assembled in Portugal. THanks!

ladder13 · Sep 23, 2013

Looks like the one I, and my friend John(might let him have first dibs), will be taking a look at sometime this week.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/336003-browning-hipower.html

COULT D · Sep 23, 2013

Yes it is the Captain's Model. You can tell by the adjustable sight. My guess from late 1970's or early 80's. Buy it you will enjoy it.

ACP230 · Sep 23, 2013

I think the Capitan model has a different sight.
One that is longer and graduated out to a very long yardage. It looks different than the one shown.

I remember when those came out but don't recall what they were
named. A similar one to the one you posted was listed on GunBroker as "the C Model." HTH.

I have a couple of BHPs. Good guns, fun to shoot, and feel fine in the
hand. I have mags from a bunch of different makers too, and they
all work.

westcoast362 · Sep 23, 2013

I believe the captain had a tangent rear sight.

opaul · Sep 23, 2013

Thanks, I'm picking it up tomorrow! Can't wait!

Joe Kent · Sep 23, 2013

Westcoast362 is correct, the Captain Model has a Military type tangent sight with elevation beyond the effective range of the 9MM.

steamloco76 · Sep 23, 2013

Joe Kent said:
Westcoast362 is correct, the Captain Model has a Military type tangent sight with elevation beyond the effective range of the 9MM.

Beyond the effective range is putting it mildly! I think those sights are calibrated out to 450 yards. Talk about optimistic, and ugly.

I LOVE my early 1980's adjustable sight target model High Power. One of the sweetest shooting 9MM's ever.

george minze · Sep 23, 2013

Mr. Browning got it right with the BHP...He didn't do bad with the 1911 Colt. Some people just are a lot smarter than the average guy..How do I know? well how long have those two models been around? and both are still being made and used....... It sure can be hard to improve on perfection.....

sub-moa · Sep 23, 2013

It's a Sport Model and...if the rear sight is original, late '80s...

opaul · Sep 23, 2013

Sub-moa, I too was wondering if the rear sights were original to the gun. But I can live with the ones on there . Thanks!

K1500 · Sep 23, 2013

Looks like a standard BHP still in the catalog today. My first centerfire auto was a BHP. I had class even back then...the only problem is everything else is just a bit of a letdown after that.

haggis · Sep 23, 2013

If anybody (besides ACP230) cares, the tangent sighted Hi Power is the Capitan, not Captain.

Buck

sub-moa · Sep 23, 2013

opaul said:
Sub-moa, I too was wondering if the rear sights were original to the gun. But I can live with the ones on there . Thanks!

The rear sight is a Millett opaul and was OEM on late '80s Sport Models...BUT, there were folks who were unhappy with the Type A (Beer Can) rear sight of the first '70s Sport Models as well as the later and short lived square/sharp Type B rear sight and replaced them with Milletts...

Also, note the front sight is the original soldered front sight...and not the dovetailed front sight introduced with the MkIII slide...and current today. AND, the thumb safety is the original nubbin and not the extended ambi thumb safety of later/current MkIII/Standard pistols.

opaul · Sep 23, 2013

Sub-moa, I found a link on the web and it appears that this is a early 1980's sport model just as you described. I again am amazed at the knowledge and feedback afforded in this forum.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to look at my photo and provide feedback.

Malpasowildlifer · Sep 23, 2013

looks nice, enjoy

fat tom · Sep 24, 2013

haggis said:
If anybody (besides ACP230) cares, the tangent sighted Hi Power is the Capitan, not Captain.

Buck

Hey Buck. Ain't it the El Capitan?

Seriously,I've heard it and seen it listed both ways. Actually,all three ways,since capitan is just Spanish for captain. Don't recall ever seeing ANY of them on a parts sheet though.

f.t.

perrazi · Sep 24, 2013

on the box it says capitan. those tangent sights work out as far as 100yds. anyway. that is my max distance I can shoot.

gdnagle · Sep 24, 2013

If you would like to date it check here.

https://www.browning.com/customerservice/dategun/detail.asp?id=35

5Wire · Sep 24, 2013

There is more than one version with tangent sights and what appears in the OP doesn't seem to be either:

TANGENT SIGHT MODEL This version is similar to the standard Hi-Power with the addition of an adjustable rear sight calibrated to 500 meters. There were approximately 7,000 imported between 1965 and 1978. NOTE: If the grip frame is slotted to accept a detachable shoulder stock, add approximately 20 percent to the value; but be wary of fakes. Add an additional 10 percent for “T” series serial numbers.

Cornell, Joseph (2009-05-09). Standard Catalog of Browning Firearms (Kindle Locations 4399-4404). F+W Media, Inc.. Kindle Edition.

HI-POWER CAPITAN This is a new version of the Hi-Power model fitted with tangent sights. Introduced in 1993. Furnished with walnut grips. Weighs about 32 oz. Assembled in Portugal.

Cornell, Joseph (2009-05-09). Standard Catalog of Browning Firearms (Kindle Locations 4465-4467). F+W Media, Inc.. Kindle Edition.

Here's a photo of a BHP with Tangent sights:

I'm thinking the OP Hi-Power is an adjustable sight version of the standard blued pistol with a spur hammer. I have one just like it. A great pistol

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