Thanks to a tip from a friend, I met up with the son of the original owner of this fine BHP (recently departed). His dad admired this 1968 Hi Power plated in gold in the window at a shop in Miami for months and months while in high school. Once he had a job, he saved until he could afford it. And then reportedly never fired it after purchasing it new. No way to know if it really is unfired but it is immaculate inside.

Now, to find an original Browning pistol case/rug with the red liner for it. Some mother of pearl grips would be perfect, as well.

SAWEEEEET! Congratulations on becoming the next custodian for this gorgeous example. While I have nothing even close to the rarity of this, there are a couple in my care that will be cherished and cared for till they pass on to my Beneficiaries.

Nice! Gold plating wears extremely quickly and they don't survive with regular use, so judging from how little wear this example has, I'd agree that is probably handled more than it's been actually shot.

The gold plated, not really my cup of tea, but a never been fired T- series Hi Power, in THAT condition!!!!
WOW!!!!!

That’s excellent - congratulations!

It looks like even the magazine body is plated in addition to the magazine base, maybe?

Have just watched a documentary on the music of the James Bond film series, Shirley Bassey’s rendition of “Goldfinger” immediately springs to my mind here!

Wow. Looks just like the unfired T series I got from my dad (he bought it new and never fired it).. but mine is blued. Did Browning send those out with gold finish or was that done after it left the factory? Very James Bond for sure.

While not my taste, I will say congratulations on the purchase of a very fine firearm in very nice condition.

Yes, the magazine is plated too. Some high spots look a little thin on the plating so concur on it being handled vs. fired.

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concur on it being handled vs. fired.

On contact surfaces like the frame/slide rails and hammer-cocking rail, the plating won't last long if actually fired.

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the story and pictures.

Handled?yes.
Fired? I doubt it!

Neat story!

https://www.hogueinc.com/grips...ck-pearlized-polymer

How about pearlized black to comliment the controls?

Such a nice and rare find, congratulations!

Now you need to wear it to a BBQ!