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Here is an interesting one that I own now. Complete with the paper box, mags still in plastic , no import marks. Thinking it was a bring back by someone stationed in Germany. T series somewhere around '67 if my memory is correct. Very nice one.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
This is a MkIIIS, 1995 production, Cast frame, enamel over phosphate. The pistol wears a set of Craig Spegel Delrin grip panels. Very slim in the hand. I've never fired this pistol.



Here's my very late T-series Browning. I haven't seen this one in a while. It's in a safe deposit box.



...along with this one. Here is the earliest Browning-imported High Power you're ever likely to see. According to R. Blake Stevens, High Powers with serial numbers just above 70000 were the first Browning imports of the High Power, in late 1954. Serial number of my example is 70431

lovely collection

I have one that was bought in 1958 from a local shop, with 2 boxes of Remington 9mm,
13 rounds missing, that is all it was ever shot, (if that) (13 rounds missing from the box)


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I gave the receipt to a guy that bought the other gun on the receipt, and did not think to make a copy to keep for myself,
it's been almost 20 years, so I cannot remember what the price was for the high power I have

I'd like to thank Springfield for coming out with the P-35! Its given me a great chance to see all this classic, old school BHP porn!

There isn't a bad looking one in this thread so far!

Those two "T-Series" (Para's and PGT's)- WOW Talk about beautiful!


So far, after all the guns that I've sold or given away, my BHP is my only regret. Nothing fancy or in excellent condition like the ones here, strictly nostalgic value, but it was tuned up by a gentleman that really knew what he was doing.

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Originally posted by GT-40DOC:
To many BHP "experts" (whatever that means), the Best of the Bunch of HPs are the "T" and the "C" models. Just get braced on price if they are in primo shape. They could be shooters, but many folks would not shoot them. I own a "C" series Renaissance model that does get shot a bit from time to time.

While I'm far from an expert, I believe the T-Series models represent a high water mark in terms of fit and finish. By ~1970 with the introduction of the C-Series models, hand fitting & polishing was giving way to modernization. This is not to say C-Series pistols are undesirable. Early C-Series pistols run a very close second to their T-Series counterparts. While I prefer the aesthetics of the T-Series round hammer, I claim a single C-Series spur hammer model in my collection. Pre ~1962 models utilized an internal extractor. Should one choose to regularly fire one of these early models, be aware internal extractors are somewhat prone to failure with replacements difficult to locate.

1972 C-Series Browning Hi-Power

T series hands down.

I fell in love with the Hi-power when reading an article about an SRT model that Ted Yost had put together back in the 90's I jones after one of his guns ever since.

It will likely be sacrilege, but after owning a dozen high powers, I sent a 1965 t series with no box or papers to him. I had it for a number of years, and between the slide and hammer bite, it needed his tough if I was going to keep it.

I later picked up a MKIII in 40sw. It had some issues, and Fletcher custom fixed them for me and fitted a .357 sig barrel to match.

About a year before Gander Mountain went tits up, they had numerous BHPs that looked like someone had dragged them down a mile of gravel road. I thought they might be Israeli. They wanted $350 for them. I thought at the time I could refinish one and give it another life. But wondered if they were worn internally to the point that they were non-repairable. So I passed on them.
Now, seeing the auction prices makes me regret that decision.

I'm very interested in Springfield's take on the HiPower. The Browning Hi Power MK2 was my first pistol, and I would very much to like to own one of these. Especially without the stupid magazine disconnect safety and a forged slide and frame.

It does look nice. Would pair well with my Mil-Spec Defender 1911. I already own two Hi Powers though. A 2010 Browning MK III that I used to carry and a '94 FN Israeli surplus MK III (without firing pin safety). The Browning is cast and the FN is forged. Besides the grooves on the bottom of the grip frame as mentioned the dustcover on the FN has a distinct square, machined profile while the Browining is completely rounded. And the walnut Navidex grips I bought for the Browning would not fit, but they fit the FN perfectly. Yet the micarta Navidex grips fit the Browning great. Go figure.

I have a 1967 T-series, unfired as far as I know. This one is a safe queen. My pictures aren't good enough to show the beautiful polish and bluing on this one.

I’m not a Hi Power guy. I have one I bought 20 something years ago. Had mag safety removed. It looks like what you guys are calling a MkIII. Says made in Belgium assemble in Portugal or something like that. I don’t want to pull it out and get serial number but can anyone narrow down what I have. I’m sure it’s not anything collectible but is it a good shooting variant?

I don’t like SA either but unless they are lying their asses off the pictures they are showing of their new release are kinda spectacularly nice. If they truly look like the pics I might get one.

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I’m sure it’s not anything collectible but is it a good shooting variant?

Absolutely. I originally bought my Browning because it is a classic and I wanted one for the collection. After a few trips to the range I realized I shot it lights out. Beautiful shooter. It's box stock except for some skateboard tape on the front and back of the grip and some Navidex micarta grips. That epoxy finish can get slippery in the ENC heat. According to my buddies scale the trigger is about 8 and 1/3 lbs. But it is great. Slight take up, it stops, it breaks, and there is no over travel. It is a laser for me. I use Mec-Gar 15 round nickel mags that I swapped blued bottoms onto (aesthetic reasons only) and they just about drop free even with the mag safety still in it. I carry it in an R. Grizzle T&C 2 IWB holster in mahogany.

Loaded with 15 rounds of Federal 147gr HST's it's a smooth shooter and will do the job if I do mine.



The FN surplus after I changed the springs and put the Navidex walnut on it. Also added the C&S "no bite" hammer, EGW hard sear, the Browning ambi-safety, and took the magazine safety out. I did drive the mag safety trigger pin back in just to fill the hole.

The oldest P35 I own is a pre-Browning FN. Pretty much a safe queen. The serial number is in the 52,000 range, so it was probably built in the early 1950's.



I carried this Browning Hi-Power as a LEO from the late 1970's into the 80's. Back in the day, I had it hardchromed and replaced the factory safety with one made and installed by James Hoag. I had the factory adjustable rear sight replaced with one offered by Millets, and later sent the pistol off to Novak. The slide was blackened, after he installed the dovetail front and adjustable rear sight.



My most reliable/accurate version of the P35, is this late model .40 S&W. I wish I knew who did the work on it, as it shoots better than any other .40 S&W caliber pistol I own.

Since the '60s, I've owned quite a few; INGLIS to late MKIIIs. Not a bad one in the bunch. That being said, the MKIII guns have become my favorite. I've had cast and forged frame MKIIIs, but prefer the forged frame MKIIIs. FN produced many configurations, but given a gun in good condition, I don't think you can hardly go wrong. I'd stick with an actual FN manufactured gun, but beyond that I'd say just go for the Hi Power with the features and finish that appeals to you, at a price you're willing to pay...

You can pay upwards of a $1k for a decent MkIII or wait a couple a weeks and buy the promise of a a Springfield SA-35?

A few years back I bought a FEG and I am glad I did. Great clone and they are going up in value now.

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There isn't a bad looking one in this thread so far!

Challenge accepted!



I grabbed this from a bunch of the Israeli surplus imports a few years back. First of all, out of the sheer “WTF” factor, secondly because it was very affordable.

It’s about the most mixed of possible mixmaster mix ups. But…. a very nice trigger, and a great shooter. I was really surprised how well it did.

Bill R

I don’t know what you’re talking about Stylophiles,
A well worn T series (at least the frame is a T series) that still shoots nice?

Still a beautiful gun, and I’d take it any day!
It may not be the “Sunday, going to the neighbors BBQ gun”, but I’d still carry that, especially if it shoots well!


To me, a gun like that- Thats the one I’m sending off for a nice trigger job, maybe get a fitted barrel, or at least have it crowned, toss on some better sights and refinished.
That’s the “old reliable”, the “work horse” of the group!
Still a great looking pistol!

That is an awesome pic!

My surplus FN during it's teardown. I love using old school lunch trays to disassemble guns. Keeps all the little bits in one spot lol.