MrG5122
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So it will be clear I know absolutely nothing about these pistols other than the fact that they are historic. I ran across one today in a pawn shop that my first impression was nickel. Were they made in SS?
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No they were not made in stainless
silentflyer
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I think there are some nickle or chrome plated ones?
wx7b
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Yes, not very common, but do come in nickel.
Pics would help.
Biginge
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If it was not shiny it might be hard chrome. If it is in good condition under $600 is a good price.
Could have a low price tag because the finish is not original. If so a
fair price might be hard to establish unless you can really get an idea
of what's under the plating. Look for evidence of pitting under the new
finish. The gun was probably originally blue.
fair price might be hard to establish unless you can really get an idea
of what's under the plating. Look for evidence of pitting under the new
finish. The gun was probably originally blue.
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My Practical model has a SS frame, but blued slide assembly, with black Pach's for grips. Maybe they started with that.
I would consider almost any Hi-Power for less than $600 a good deal.
I would consider almost any Hi-Power for less than $600 a good deal.
$600.00 down to $350.00? You must know these guys pretty well.
The Hi-Power is a classic pistol. I still consider it to be the best-looking pistol ever made. Ultra-classsy.
Every collector, regardless of your favorite brand, aught to have one.
The Hi-Power is a classic pistol. I still consider it to be the best-looking pistol ever made. Ultra-classsy.
Every collector, regardless of your favorite brand, aught to have one.
FN/Browning never made a stainless steel Hi Power but they did produce them in nickel and hard chrome.
Without pics we can't tell you exactly what the LGS has but if I had to guess based on your description it is an after market nickel plated finish.
You should be able to tell by looking closely at the rollmarks.
Without pics we can't tell you exactly what the LGS has but if I had to guess based on your description it is an after market nickel plated finish.
You should be able to tell by looking closely at the rollmarks.
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In the mid 70's Browning produced a satin/brushed nickel model refered to as the Combat (?) model. It came in a Browning pistol pouch, had a gold plated trigger, buled hammer, slide release, safety and adjustable rear sight. This model came with the warp around Pachmeyer grips.
A similiar model was produced in the late 80's early 90's but had the newer type adjustable sights.
A similiar model was produced in the late 80's early 90's but had the newer type adjustable sights.
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Harkrader
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Matte silver chrome receiver:
Hi-Power Practical, , Browning Firearms Product
Hi-Power Practical, , Browning Firearms Product
James&theGiant1911
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I think that is what they called them as well, the Practical is no longer made for the US market. European markets still get them. When the two tone Practical was made they also made a Nickel or Chrome plated solid colored Hi Power which came with the Pacmayrs grips, some gold plated triggers and hammers.
The only Hi Powers available as of last year are the MKIIIs.
This is the 90's version of the Silver Chrome Finish. They were produced between 1991 to 2000. It orginally would have had Pachs not Hogue grips.
They also came in 40 S&W and some also had fixed sights.
This is an older version Nickel finish gun from the 1985. They were produced between 1980 and 1985. IIRC.
The Nickle finish is worth more and if they are labelled "made in belgium" they are worth even more. The one Biginge posted in that condition is a very collectible gun. IMHO
They also came in 40 S&W and some also had fixed sights.
This is an older version Nickel finish gun from the 1985. They were produced between 1980 and 1985. IIRC.
The Nickle finish is worth more and if they are labelled "made in belgium" they are worth even more. The one Biginge posted in that condition is a very collectible gun. IMHO
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Okay, I was finally able to dig the satin nickel BHP out of the safe and it's cousin, a MKIII in .40 cal. came along for the ride. While the satin nickel BHP's are a little hard to find, extra mags are almost impossible to find in nickel although CDNN has them occassionally. I picked up the Combat Model BHP in 1985 with the Browning pouch, instruction book and the removed magazine safety parts.
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That is one sharp looking pistol.
Congrats on an excellent collectible. Beautiful!
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How does satin nickel compare to hard chrome durability, or wear wise? I've always passed on nickel or chrome, but my interest is changing...
ROK,
The satin finish on my BHP has held up very well with no flaking issues of any kind. This particuliar BHP was one of those made in the 70's and while I have not shot it a lot (800 rounds +/-) even the bearing surfaces on the frame and slide look none the worse for wear.
I have a recently acquired CZ 75 with a satin nickel finish and it is one of the older models imported into Minnesota. The finish on that pistol is not, as you might imagine, as "nice" as the one on the BHP but, it too shows no sign of flaking, peeling or failure of any kind.
I am also leery of satin nickel but, that concern was primarily due to what I had seen as it related to the finish found on Colt products. I have an 870 Marine magnum and the finish on it is, based on my experence, almost indestructible.
The satin finish on my BHP has held up very well with no flaking issues of any kind. This particuliar BHP was one of those made in the 70's and while I have not shot it a lot (800 rounds +/-) even the bearing surfaces on the frame and slide look none the worse for wear.
I have a recently acquired CZ 75 with a satin nickel finish and it is one of the older models imported into Minnesota. The finish on that pistol is not, as you might imagine, as "nice" as the one on the BHP but, it too shows no sign of flaking, peeling or failure of any kind.
I am also leery of satin nickel but, that concern was primarily due to what I had seen as it related to the finish found on Colt products. I have an 870 Marine magnum and the finish on it is, based on my experence, almost indestructible.
Hard chrome is one of the best finishes out there when done right. Places like Metaloy do great work and the finish will last a lifetime. Many still consider it the most durable finish out there.
Satin Nickel is typically not a durable but when done right will hold up well. It tends to be more susceptible to scratching and flaking.
Satin Nickel is typically not a durable but when done right will hold up well. It tends to be more susceptible to scratching and flaking.
Lee's Landing Billy
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This is the 90's version of the Silver Chrome Finish. They were produced between 1991 to 2000. It orginally would have had Pachs not Houge grips.
They also came in 40 S&W and some also had fixed sights.
This is an older version Nickel finish gun from the 1985. They were produced between 1980 and 1985. IIRC.
The Nickle finish is worth more and if they are labelled "made in belgium" they are worth even more. The one Biginge posted in that condition is a very collectible gun. IMHO
THIS is why I joined this Forum! Picture Proof always trumps!
This is true:
But this is MORE true (assuming such a thing exists as more true!)
Twas a very happy day when I dumped my 1911s and BHP went home with me.
But this is MORE true (assuming such a thing exists as more true!)
Twas a very happy day when I dumped my 1911s and BHP went home with me.
Richard Simmons
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Thought I'd bring this back up as I'm looking at a hard chrome model with the adjustable rear sight, Pachmeyer wraparounds with Made in Belgium on the frame and a 1982 serial number date. No box and only one magazine but truly appears mint. Value? TIA
I love those two remarks. I dumped my 1911s for a BHP, too. So much the better handgun! Especially in the looks department but it just goes on from there!
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