Info for a Browning Hi Power

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I have a Hi Power that I don't know too much about and was hoping someone could pass along some info and possibly an approx. value. From what I know so far, it is produced in 1988 and from what I am told is a transitional Type 73 sport model, although I can't say that I know what that means other than it is in between a mark II and a mark III.

The gun is in really good condition with minimal wear in all the usual places. It has seen less than 200 rounds since it was purchased new, and has not changed hands since that time. I posted some pics below, and will also post some separate pics of the proof marks on the gun and barrel if they will help.

Thanks in advance for any info.
 

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Check the price of new ones and go from there.
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/finder.asp?f1=007B
They have really gone up in recent years, which should support the price of very nice used ones.
But, like most things, condition is everything, as is demand.
While the High Power is a first class pistol, they seem to be quite rare at matches and even at the range.
The modern striker designs definitely dominate that market.
There must be a strong demand, though, or Browning wouldn't still be making them.
 
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While yours might have started out as a "transitional" model between Marks II and III, just about all the "transitional" appendages and indicators have been swapped out. Your sights and safety ore the big things, and the grips are also after-market. The best thing about your pistol, if it was made in 1988, is that it doesn't have the later firing-pin safety.
 
Go to late Steve Camp's website...

www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

Good information there.

Check the SN on Brownings Firearms.com, mainly the "alpha" character
SN were 50/mid 70's(?), then cam the 215 70 -early 80's, the the 245's on the last forged framed, the 500 series are the cast frames.
 
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