StrikeFire83
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This is my Dad's Browning Hi-Power. Browning's "Date Your Firearm" website places the serial number at 1980 manufacture. This pistol was shot/carried a LOT throughout the 80s, but around 1991 Dad switched over to revolvers...and this pistol sat in a plastic case for over 20 years.
Tonight Dad pulled the Hi-Power out of its case and told me he wants to get it running again. Someday, this pistol will be mine. According to Dad, the recoil spring "was pretty worn out" when it was put in mothballs in 91, so I'm sure that will have to be replaced. Basically, I have 3 questions:
1) Are all 9mm Hi-Power recoil springs the same, and where's the best place to order one.
2) Is there any way to get the rust off those slide serrations without taking the bluing with it?
3) Aside from cosmetics, after I replace this recoil spring is there anything wrong with just taking this gun out and shooting it before I address the rust?
Thanks in advance. Here are the pics:
Tonight Dad pulled the Hi-Power out of its case and told me he wants to get it running again. Someday, this pistol will be mine. According to Dad, the recoil spring "was pretty worn out" when it was put in mothballs in 91, so I'm sure that will have to be replaced. Basically, I have 3 questions:
1) Are all 9mm Hi-Power recoil springs the same, and where's the best place to order one.
2) Is there any way to get the rust off those slide serrations without taking the bluing with it?
3) Aside from cosmetics, after I replace this recoil spring is there anything wrong with just taking this gun out and shooting it before I address the rust?
Thanks in advance. Here are the pics: