montanaoffroader
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Looking at what appears to be a Browning Hi Power 9mm. The serial number (on the front of the the grip frame and the barrel) put year of production at 1985.
Now for the odd part. Aside from the serial numbers on the frame and barrel, and a couple of small proof marks on the side of the trigger guard, there are no markings. No manufacturer, no model name or number, no import marks of any kind.
The price isn't bad, but I'm not sure it is even a genuine Browning. The serial number (245 PV 50XXX) seems legit, so I wonder if maybe someone removed the markings as part of a refinish? Maybe replaced the slide with an unmarked one?
Thinking of buying it, trying to figure out it it's the real deal or some sort of knockoff. I would appreciate input from anyone with Hi Power experience.
Now for the odd part. Aside from the serial numbers on the frame and barrel, and a couple of small proof marks on the side of the trigger guard, there are no markings. No manufacturer, no model name or number, no import marks of any kind.
The price isn't bad, but I'm not sure it is even a genuine Browning. The serial number (245 PV 50XXX) seems legit, so I wonder if maybe someone removed the markings as part of a refinish? Maybe replaced the slide with an unmarked one?
Thinking of buying it, trying to figure out it it's the real deal or some sort of knockoff. I would appreciate input from anyone with Hi Power experience.