Oct 06, 2016 in 1960, browning introduced the fn high power boltaction, made in belgium along distinctly american lines. Its considered one of the best combat pistols ever designed. Jul 25, 2018 the browning hi power is a classic handgun. I would recommend anyone interested in a good history of the gun to obtain a copy of fn browning pistols, sidearms that shaped world history by anthony vanderlinden. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. Production origin of the browning bda large handguns. Browning consumer information one browning place morgan, ut 840509326 phone. John moses browning is the worlds greatest gun inventor he is regarded as one of the most successful firearms designers of the 20th century, in the development of modern automatic and semiautomatic firearms, and is credited with 128 firearm patents. Posted this on another general firearm forum and got, well. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring beretta. No box but has the owners manual and the zipper pouch black with gold browning lettering.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, be. Browning hipower 9mm semi automatic pistol, dated to between 1964 and 1970, likely the late 60s. The browning hipower is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in the 9mm and. Shooting illustrated whats wrong with the hi power.
Up for your consideration is a stunning example of an early post war fn browning hi power chambered in 9mm. There werent many others like it which had the perfect balance of size, comfort, and firepower. Sas weapons browning high power browning high power. For services, options, packages see additional price list. The pistol was conceived in 1983 to compete in the united states xm9 pistol trials to select new sidearm chambered for the 9. The browning hipower pistol sets a standard on which other autoloading pistols are judged, nearly every. The intrinsic accuracy of the hi power is often very good.
I bought a really nice browning high power 9mm today. This gun was designed and manufactured in many models by browning until 1999. We took one of the most revered pistols of all time and made it better we have improved accuracy, reliability, durability, and esthetics. The cover of the manual shows the wraparound grips, detective and the fm logo on the right side of the slide. Israel arms kareen 9mm pistol fn browning hi power style blue. The gun really isnt ideal for cocked and locked carry.
Browning browning rifle gun manuals for sale in stock ebay. Browning high power 9mm the firearms forum the buying. If the gun is marked fabrique nationale, it is a high power. It was based on a design by american firearms inventor john browning, and completed by dieudonne saive at fabrique nationale fn of herstal, belgium. A serial number prefix of nhcb indicates that the pistol is a nighthawk hi power. Jul 06, 2017 the browning hi power pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed.
Buy browning hi power parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The browning hipower is a singleaction, 9mm semiautomatic handgun. In a nutshell, aficionados of the hipower the name of the commercial guns sold by browning in the united sates cite the round capacity of the magazine and boast that it. Modern handguns browning page 1 collectors firearms. Gunsite custom hi power probably worked on by ted yost with trigger job, novak sights and grip stippling on front and back strap. Browning hi power autoloading pistol if you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. Left side of slide says browning arms company morgan, utah and montreal p. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. It is a single action pistol which means it must be cocked hammer pulled back before firing the. Have a look at the manual browning 9 high power automatic pistol manual online for free. Fn uses the same date codes, so the above link will work for fn marked hps as well as the browning high power.
Halfcock notch, manual thumb safety, firing pin block, and. Mar 26, 2018 a serial number prefix of nhcb indicates that the pistol is a nighthawk hi power. However, in true browning fashion, eventually it came time to upgrade the hp. Browning high power assembly, disassembly manual 9mm. Be sure to check out our subsequent videos on howto clean. The browning hi power, as well as other handgun types, can be upgraded with accessories as well as have gun parts replaced. Only four gunsmiths at nighthawk were selected to do the hi power builds. The intrinsic accuracy of the hipower is often very good.
Aug 15, 2018 theres far too much history in the hipower to go into in one article. Here are the files pdf of the original owners manuals. Browning model hipower pistol earlier owners manual reproduction browning high power 9mm parabellum automatic pistol early instruction manual not an original. One of its shortcomings is the method of carry used by most who use it.
Browning pistols hipower for sale guns international. The browning hipower, as well as other handgun types, can be upgraded with accessories as well as have gun parts replaced. The hp was john brownings final invention, which he, unfortunately, wasnt able to complete before his death. Stunning belgian browning hi power 9mm blue finish all matching numbers, 2 original matching mags. Suffice it to say, if youve been a fan of either firearms or history over. Browning belgium pistols for sale guns international. This pistol is a tseries pistol, with a t serial number prefix, being t290xxx. When the browning hipower was initially released, it was the most advanced 9mm on the market. Browning 112050193 hipower magazine 10rd 9mm blued steel.
Argentine fm detective hipower looking at a supposed fm detective in original box with mags, cleaning rod, manual, and warranty registration card. In 1960, browning introduced the fn high power boltaction, made in belgium along distinctly american lines. Gunsite custom hipower probably worked on by ted yost with trigger job, novak sights and grip stippling on front and. Ive had this fn 9mm for years and put thousands of rounds through it. This gun features the 4in barrel, and high polish blue finish we have all come to love in th. The browning hipower bda browning double action is a 9mm semiautomatic pistol developed in the early 1980s at the belgian fabrique nationale arms factory in herstal.
As with nighthawk 1911s, each hi power was built by a single gunsmith. Gun history its an iconic 9mm combat pistol designed by americas most famous gunmaker. Find browning hipower parts, accessories and schematics with numrich gun parts. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by email or by phone during office hours. It was based on a commercial fn clawextractor action and came in three grades. Carefully read this entire manual before using your new browning firearm. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Buy browning hipower parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.
Browning pistols hi power local deals, national for sale. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. I generally use a minimal application of light gun oil on the rails, barrel lugs and exterior of the barrel itself. Many target firearms, leveraction firearms and pistols do not have manual. With the greatest respect for the 1911, and its speed into action, if there is a handgun faster to an accurate first shot than the 1911, it is the browning hipower. Up for your consideration is a stunning example of an early post war fnbrowning hipower chambered in 9mm. The hi power has a 4 58 inch barrel, polished blue finish, checkered walnut grips.
In 1969 browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of hipower. In service in the regiment for over 40 years, the browning hp is a reliable and accurate 9mm handgun. Argentine fm detective hi power looking at a supposed fm detective in original box with mags, cleaning rod, manual, and warranty registration card. That serial number falls into the range of numbers 172250 which i can say was assigned to the browning hipower from 19451954,and the records were not kept as to the serial numbers per year of production. Kahr arms models mk9, mk40, k9, k40, t9, t40 packages. We are pleased that you have chosen a browning hi power. The browning hi power is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun available in 9mm and. The browning hi power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of all time. In a nutshell, aficionados of the hipower the name of the commercial guns sold by browning in the united sates cite the round capacity of the magazine and boast that it proves brownings. The browning hipower pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. When i think of the browning arms company i think of history and innovation, and the hipower is the perfect blend of both.
Theres far too much history in the hipower to go into in one article. His designs were taken over by fabrique nationale fn, who finished the gun in 1935. The market with gun parts is wide and there are many options for purchasing. Twelve pages coving operation and care of this fine pistol. Ive owned several, but for a variety of reasons could never hold on to one very long. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a round capacity magazine, the hi power is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide.
Shuey custom is an experienced browning high power firearms repair service. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a round capacity magazine, the hipower is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide. The options for your browning hi powerinclude sights, slide stops, barrels, triggers, cylinders, hammers. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with.
It is important that you read and understand your firearms owners manual. Stunning belgian browning hipower 9mm blue finish all matching numbers, 2 original matching mags. Browning model hipower pistol earlier owners manual reproduction. The browning version has the sides of the slides polished and blued. This is fighting pistol and it has a fighting pistol trigger. Apr 30, 2017 when i think of the browning arms company i think of history and innovation, and the hipower is the perfect blend of both.
With the greatest respect for the 1911, and its speed into action, if there is a handgun faster to an accurate first shot than the 1911, it is the browning hi power. With a reasonable amount of care, your hi power should give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service. Great deals on browning browning rifle gun manuals. If the gun is marked browning arms company, than it is a hipower. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. Browning himself, and continues to be one of the finest, most sought after handguns available. Israel arms kareen 9mm pistol fn browning hi power style. Showing and shooting a classic browning hipower, 1968 vintage. Stone and his team then sat down and developed a build sheet for the pistols. We are here to provide all your browning high power service and repair needs to include the following packages. Shop for your browning 9mm high power automatic pistol manual with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. The browning hi power offers perfect balance, size and firepower, with an impressive round magazine capacity. The chief characteristics of the browning high power.
Owners manuals for firearms and safes if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. Browning 9mm high power automatic pistol manual gun. The options for your browning hipowerinclude sights, slide stops, barrels, triggers, cylinders, hammers. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at.
Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. The hi power has proven its durability, accuracy and reliability in the hands of militaries, law enforcement agencies and citizens around the world. Heck, even a series of articles wouldnt really do it justice. Heres a link to the date codes that used on the browning high power pistols. After 82 years of continuous production, the hipower was discontinued in 2017 by browning arms, but it remained in production in. May 09, 2011 showing and shooting a classic browning hipower, 1968 vintage. Browning hipower 9mm belgium 1982 hi power for sale.