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FN High Power a classic
May 28, 2023, 02:49 PM
elmerFN High Power a classic
A mid 60’s FN High Power.
May 28, 2023, 05:27 PM
hberttmankVery nice!
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ridewvNice! I know most HPs here were imported by, marked, and sold by Browning. Were FN HP's also imported directly back in the 1960s? Or did ones such as this come to the US privately?
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May 28, 2023, 08:40 PM
elmerI think Browning had the commercial market beginning about 1954. This FN was imported as a group of 31 or so to be used as possible sales sample . The sale was not completed and these were sold on the US matket. I dont have access to my FN book at this time . I believed that some were also imported by HOWCO .
May 28, 2023, 09:14 PM
TorquemThat is amazing. It looks brand new.
May 28, 2023, 10:44 PM
BuddyChrystI do want a High Power at some point. I fear I’ve waited too long for my frugal approach to buying.
What a helluva piece!
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May 29, 2023, 06:49 PM
ridewvquote:
Originally posted by elmer:
I think Browning had the commercial market beginning about 1954. This FN was imported as a group of 31 or so to be used as possible sales sample....
I see, thanks!
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May 29, 2023, 09:46 PM
lymanwhat is that emblem on the slide, right hand side,
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May 30, 2023, 01:13 AM
SIGWALLYSimply stunning. Thank you.
May 30, 2023, 06:44 AM
elmerThe symbol on the slide the crest for Muscat/Oman
May 30, 2023, 08:58 PM
lymannice, and not common, variant to have
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May 30, 2023, 10:01 PM
1967GoatNice High power! Is it a new acquisition, or just taking it out of the safe? Either way, looks sweet!
May 30, 2023, 10:52 PM
elmerIt is a new acquisition. Been looking for an FN military type for a while.
May 31, 2023, 09:35 AM
CQB60Further proof that some old designs can succeed in the modern world
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May 31, 2023, 09:45 AM
patwThat is really cool with the stock/holster on it. A timeless firearm.
Is that wood stock a reproduction piece? I figured the leather was new but am curious about the wood/bracket themselves.
May 31, 2023, 12:18 PM
elmerI believe the stock and holster original FN production and fall in the prewar/post war transition an shown in the FN Book. I have sent photos to the author. But have not heard back.
May 31, 2023, 02:01 PM
HK AgCurious what book you are using for research?
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May 31, 2023, 02:22 PM
elmerFN BROWNING PISTOLS By Anthony Vanderlinden
