All I know is I paid $600 for mine, and it was near perfect when I brought it home. It has since picked up a bit of carry wear, but those of you that own a high power can probably understand this. I love my 1911s, and would never think of getting rid of them, but the High-Power is quickly becoming one of my favorite EDC pistols.
Browning Hi-Power ? Values vary?
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Again I think you are choosing to disagree based on a subjective reading of someones broad statement. Context is everything. If you look at the total production of BHPs the number of MKIIIs with forged frames is very small. Even if you consider only production between 88 to 94 the percentage of forged MKIIIs is small compared to the total amount produced. IIRC most were left over parts many which were used to fulfill contract gun orders. The vagueness of terms like "many" isn't really worth debating without context.
As for the lack of serrations yes there are "some" cast BHPs, one of those vague words again, that lack the serrations but again in terms of the number which include them they are gew an far between. The info you posted on the cast mark is good info for those who think they might be in possession of what of these guns.
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A more elegant weapon, for a more civilized age . . .
A more elegant weapon, for a more civilized age . . .
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Gently, politely and respectfully offering specific correct information in response to broad, vague or just plain incorrect information has nothing to do with “subjective reading”.
Some threads seek debate; ”Is plastic really better than steel?”…and then develop that debate. Others seek information, specific information; ”are the "MkIII" models marked as such?”…and then frequently develop such that additional information naturally flows. Personally, I don’t have an interest in the debate threads…or those informational threads that some wish to turn into debates, when their position is questioned. When this occurs, the parsing of words, redirecting of the discussion and subtle altering of positions is boring and transparent. I come here to obtain information from those more familiar with a subject than I OR provide information to others when I’m fortunate to be an individual who happens to be more familiar with a subject.
Why bother to get the information right? Well, individuals post here seeking information regarding pistols they are considering buying, have just bought or otherwise acquired and/or, as in this case, have a real interest in. Often they then make decisions that involve spending hard earned money. I think most would agree, those individuals deserve specific information rather than broad, vague information, or…as too often occurs, ill-informed speculation. Specific correct information just might better serve the forum as a whole.
To the point:
“If you look at the total production of BHPs the number of MKIIIs with forged frames is very small. Even if you consider only production between 88 to 94 the percentage of forged MKIIIs is small compared to the total amount produced. IIRC most were left over parts many which were used to fulfill contract gun orders. ”
Okay then, let’s “consider only production between 88 to 94” as suggested, in looking at “the percentage of forged MKIIIs” and see if it really is “small compared to the total amount produced” as claimed.
MkIII production began in ’88 with forged frame pistols…because FN only built forged frame BHP pistols then. FN began development of the cast frame BHP as a result of the search for a tougher pistol…it is widely accepted, to accommodate the .40S&W…a cartridge which wasn’t even introduced until ’93. And, although FN began production of the cast frame .40 in late ’93, due to “issues”, series production didn’t begin until ’94. FN made the financial decision to build both the .40 and 9mmP BHPs on the cast frame…and phase-out the forged frame. Consequently, it’s quite obvious, the vast majority of MKIIIs produced between ’88 and ’94 were, in fact, built on the forged frame…the complete opposite of the claim posted above.
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