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The proofs indicate it was made in Belgium. From what I can tell the St Louis address was stamped on the barrel in certain years even though it was made in Belgium simply as a reference back to the Browning parent company in St Louis. Tipoc.. You are not being a jerk, but I think you...

The only other markings on the gun are a "B" just forward of the trigger, and the same symbol with the RV over the N stamped on the gun itself. That it made it's way to Cuba isn't too much of a surprise as Browning gave Fabrique Nationale the exclusive rights to produce the gun outside of...

I haven't had a chance to look for other markings yet. I'll try to take a look in the morning. Unfortunately, we got the information from the smith about 10-12 years ago when the gun was originally purchased by my dad. I have no idea where to find him now. The embargo against Cuba wasn't...

OK, let me back up a little, I'm not sure when the officers received the guns, it very likely could have been later than '59. I just know the gun is from 1959 from the serial number. It was made in Belgium. The grip was made in Cuba. The grip isn't necessarily real gold, but maybe gold plated or...

I have a 1959 Browning Hi-Power with custom gold grips with the flag and crest of Cuba on them. I was told it was carried by select Cuban military officers during the beginning of Castro's reign, but I have not been able to confirm this. Is anyone familiar?