WWII Hi-Power Question > General Discussion

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:11:14 AM EDT

I recently acquired a 1942 (?) fixed rear sight Browning Hi-Power pistol, with matching serial number 190xxx on the slide, barrel and frame along with the WaA140 "Waffenamt" stamps and eagle markings. I haven't taken it out to the range yet, but I gave it a good once over and everything appears to be in perfect working condition.

I noticed that the slide on my pistol doesn't have the bevel on the right side, like a lot of WWII era Hi-Powers do in pics that I've seen online and I'm looking for any info on if/when this was discontinued?

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Posted: 6/9/2013 6:27:50 AM EDT

[#1]

Sexy gun

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:28:01 AM EDT

[#2]

You're talkIng about the cutout that lines up with the slide-stop?

I think this was omitted as a wartime expediency, and resumed after the war, I have a 61 FN Argy police that has the cutout.

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:40:59 AM EDT

[#3]

He means the thumbprint.

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:45:45 AM EDT

[#4]

Correct

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:48:39 AM EDT

[#5]

I don't know.
I had one made in 43, but don't believe I've seen one without.

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:53:31 AM EDT

[#6]

I noticed that mine didn't have that and now I'm curious. A friend of mine suggested only shooting 115gr FMJ's. Plan to take it out to the range soon.

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:58:14 AM EDT

[#7]

You may also want to check for a cracked or broken firing pin retaining plate, a common problem.

ETA: you may want to ask in the Browning section of the handgun forum, or hipowertalk.com.

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:03:05 AM EDT

[#8]

Thanks. I took the plate off, checked it and cleaned the pin and spring.

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:09:32 AM EDT

[#9]

I have the same gun but unfortunately the front sight decided to fall off the last time I shot it. I may end having to make a replacement.

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:13:39 AM EDT

[#10]

Same, as in without the thumb print bevel?

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:15:49 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Same, as in without the thumb print bevel?

I thought it was, just checked out my photobucket and it turns out it does. I'm not at home at the moment.

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