BHP price check question
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MandolinMan
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I would agree, that's a very good deal.
New BHP range from $950 to $1,050 in my area. That's the Mark III (epoxy black finish) and the Standard and Standard Adj. Sight with high polish.
On my local internet state gun network, sellers are asking from $1,100 to
$700.
Now, the question is date of manufacture. Newer models are worth the price and we're talking about 1990s to today. Older models, beware. So many variables.
Early 1980s might be before "Assembled in Portugal" which are the way newer and excellent examples are marked
If the gun in question looks good, feels good and is reasonably in good condition, then $500 is a good price. Is the serial number marked C or T.
Do a search on the C and T models to decide.
On my local internet state gun network, sellers are asking from $1,100 to
$700.
Now, the question is date of manufacture. Newer models are worth the price and we're talking about 1990s to today. Older models, beware. So many variables.
Early 1980s might be before "Assembled in Portugal" which are the way newer and excellent examples are marked
If the gun in question looks good, feels good and is reasonably in good condition, then $500 is a good price. Is the serial number marked C or T.
Do a search on the C and T models to decide.
BHPs have been assembled in Portugal since about 1973 when Browning took over the factory in Viana Portugal. Some people believe they were assembled there earlier. The date 1971 has been used because people believe that they were doing piece work in small shops in Portugal by 1971 IIRC . The rollmark appeared in the early 80s. An early 80's BHP should a MKII. They were all produced in Portugal by 1980.
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From what I understand it's an assembled in Portugal from Belgium parts.
It's a type III. The condition is stunning. My brother is selling it so he's probably giving me a good deal.
He's got an awesome condition 50s Russian Tokarov with an original (or at least period correct) holster he'd sell me for $200. Should I get that too?
It's a type III. The condition is stunning. My brother is selling it so he's probably giving me a good deal.
He's got an awesome condition 50s Russian Tokarov with an original (or at least period correct) holster he'd sell me for $200. Should I get that too?
It cannot be a early 80s gun if it is an MKIII. If it is an MKIII or even a transitional MKII-MKIII also referred to sometimes as an MKII 1/2 the earliest it would most likely be is 1987-1988. MKIIs were produced upto 1989. FN hated wasting parts so they used what was left even if they had already officially released the MKIII.
What is the date code on the gun?
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Hi Power Dates of Manufacture.htm
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It should not matter what model it is, your brother is offering both pistols at way below the going price perhaps to keep them in the family. I would quickly complete the deal and tell brother that you would gladly share if he has a desire to go shooting.
If you purchase to keep them then value is secondary, if you have no emotional attachment each pistol would be worth half again to double what you would pay. The Tok, if not import marked and without stupid add on safety would easily sell for $500+.
If you purchase to keep them then value is secondary, if you have no emotional attachment each pistol would be worth half again to double what you would pay. The Tok, if not import marked and without stupid add on safety would easily sell for $500+.
Yeah, that's a great price on the Hi Power.
Russian? Buy it. Bill Clinton blocked importation back in the 90's. The value really depends on condition and how it was imported.
If it has a safety and import markings, it's a great deal.
If it's lacking a safety and import markings, kick him another $100. It's one thing if family is cutting you a deal, but you don't want to rip him off completely.
Russian? Buy it. Bill Clinton blocked importation back in the 90's. The value really depends on condition and how it was imported.
If it has a safety and import markings, it's a great deal.
If it's lacking a safety and import markings, kick him another $100. It's one thing if family is cutting you a deal, but you don't want to rip him off completely.
Seven High
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I would buy both at that price. I assume that your brother needs money quickly. After the purchase, I would offer to sell them back to him for the same price at a later date. He is family.
Bartholomew Roberts
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A beat to snot, non-refinished military surplus MkII Hi-Power goes for almost $500 now (probably more after shipping and FFL fees), so it is hard to go wrong at that price for any Hi-Power in good condition.
Pilot kind of summed up my response, boy did you come up with a beauty. No that is not a normal rear sight it is a tangent sight most often found on the pre war and WWII pistols until for mass production a standard sight became more prominent. Is the back strap cut for a shoulder stock? The slide have Browning on it rather than FN? Is the blue such a high polish that you could shave in the reflection? I have a 1993 Capitan and it is the most beautiful of all my Hi Powers, I also have a pre war Belgian Army issue tangent pistol....they make a great pair. Your pistol would normally sell for several hundred more than a standard Mk II or III. By the way yours could be an early 80's pistol..the S/N will tell the year of birth as Capitan's were made several more times after officially being discontinued . Many Browning Capitan pistols were not cut for the stock depending on the year made, mine in 93 is without but the 94 production had the cut. Go figure!!
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