Newbie question/need advice - BHP

[Catbird]

I know nothing about Browning Hi-Powers.

I saw a used one for sale today for $280 plus tax.

It was matte black in color w/ black plastic grips. It had small GI-style front and rear sights. There were some slide/frame stampings that I didn't recognize. I remember seeing FN, Argentina, Armscor and Silver Spring, Maryland, IIRC. It appeared well-cared for but, from my experience w/ other guns, there were a lot of machining marks (ripples) all over. The trigger was crisp, but somewhat heavy (maybe 6 - 6 1/2 lbs). This BHP came with one, 13-round magazine...no box, manual, etc. The sales person said that this gun may have 1K rounds fired through it, he wasn't certain.

Overall, this gun looked in decent shape except for the poor factory finishing.

I'm more than a little skeptical, however I don't want to pass up a good deal either.

Opinions and/or comments would be appreciated. TIA.

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. It sounds like an FM Hi Power, one made under license in Argentina from FN in Belgium. While very decent pistols, I do think that the price you mention is
a bit high for a well-used one with a poor finish.

Best.

 

[Catbird]

Thank-you Stephen; I trust your judgement.

 

[P95Carry]

The phone rang over an hour ago - long call!! - and interrupted my reply .... which was to have been pretty much what Stephen said ..... plus saying too ....

''I am no officionado on BHP's - best you hope for is an opinion from Stephen Camp!!