Need some help identifying my Browning Hi-Power

[Sean89]

I have a 9mm Hi-Power with the serial number starting in T283. The Browning website only shows that it goes to T258. Anyone out there that can help me out

 

[Sistema1927]

Dissuade yourself of the notion that the Browning website contains any accurate information. Recognize that serial number ranges are all over the place, and most of the experts (of which I am not) are going to need to see proof marks, inspector marks, and the like in order to give you a definitive date (or something close).

Suffice it to say that the T-series Hi-Powers are considered desirable.

 

[Sean89]

Thanks! I knew that much but I'd just love to know the date or close.

 

[drband]

Hipowersandhandguns.com might be helpful.

 

[tipoc]

You can see for yourself from the years here: http://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/hi-power-pistol.html

also here: http://proofhouse.com/browning/index.html

The T series are considered desirable guns as they were the last of the older production guns before a newer serial numbering system went into effect.

tipoc

 

[Rock185]

Hello and welcome Sean, Unfortunately late T-Series serials overlapped early C-Series serials, confusing things for us Hi Power fans. The T-serials continued long after the T-258 you cited. For instance, T-374117 is shown in Blake Steven's book. I have seen photos of others significantly higher than the T-258xxx, or T-261xxx commonly cited. I suspect your gun is approx. '69 - '70 production.

 

[Jim NE]

I have a "c" series Hi Power (as I recall) and it's '73. My understanding is that " t " series guns were from the 1960's or maybe very early '70's. They are supposed to be among the most collectible of post ww2 Hi Powers. Sorry I can't help any further.

 

[Jim K]

If you plan to try to research and understand FN serial numbering, please make arrangements in advance for your future care and welfare in a quiet rest home. Your family will appreciate it.

Jim