[AcceptableUserName]

found this old case laying around in my garage. I suspect it's an old wool-lined vunyl case for a Browning/FN Hi Power pistol. I did a google search and saw one guy selling them for a hundred bucks. I know it dates back to the 70's or so or before, but can't place it. any suggestions and does it really command a price like that being vintage/curio item? Looks like these.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/976384959/Non-Guns/Gun-Cases/Browning_Hi_Power_Pistol_Case.htm

[batex]

Did any of those sell? If not, it doesn't command that price. Asking price and what it would sell for are often two different things. Having said that, I guess if you find a Browning collector who needs all the accessories, you could get that much...

[earlthegoat2]

I honestly do not think they are worth 100 bucks a pop.

They can make some older vintage HPs such as the infamous T series pistols a little more desirable since it makes it look more original whether the rug is original or not. I have seen plenty of HPs selling in the lower prices even when supplied with a rug. I might pay more around the lines of 40 dollars for one in good condition that I can verify is an actual Browning piece.

[grace2u]

I don't understand why people think these HP's are worth so much money and so collector worthy. I had a guy wanting to trade me his HP. He wants a grand for it and doesn't want it shot (it's never been shot). They're ok, but I don't think they are things of beauty.

[earlthegoat2]

I do think they are things of beauty but I also think people are asking way too much for them. When I was doing consignment sales a little bit back a guy came in with a Hi Power he had for "40 years" Yup, it dated to 1986 and when I told him this he would not hear any of it. He said it was unfired which it appeared so. Price he wanted: 1300 dollars. I told him it would be a waste of time for me to list it but since he was a good customer I did it just to entertain him. He ended up taking it back with him when there were no takers for even 1000 dollars over a year later.