Value of Hi Power

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I understand a little bit about the value of certain revolvers, but when it comes to semi's, I'm in the dark. Anyway, I have the opportunity to purchase a 'T' series Belgian Browning Hi-power. The blue is excellent (bright and shiny), except that it has a few very small spots of surface rust and some minor wear, which the seller says is from extended storage. The bore is very shiny, and mechanically it is very tight. Any estimates? Thanks in advance.
 
It is a great pistol. It led the way for all the high cap pistols on the market today. Fits most any hand and usually very accurate.
Pricing can run all over the spectrum. Vintage will help price it.
 
Sounds like the one for sale on one of the internet sales sites I go to. I believe that he is asking $400 for it. It is not one of the newer, stronger, cast guns. It is generally considered a collectable style, but with the pitting it has no collector value. If I were going to by the gun I would want it bead blasted and moly finish applied, which adds to the cost and as I shooter I would prefer a newer model. I bought two of the BHP's that AIM Surplus had at $300 each that would require the same work.
 
I like the Hi-Powers and would trade any Glock for "T" in a heart beat. The rust blue on these Belgian guns is beautiful. They are all steel and perfectly balanced. My experience says they will out group a Glock 17 easily. The "T"s did have forged frames....that means they are steel....ah, not plastic. How can that be bad? "T"s generally go for the $600-$1000 range depending on condition. You can't really go wrong....these guns appreciate not depreciate.

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Thanks for all the replies. There really is no pitting on the gun. The very small rust spost, appear to be surface rust only and not deep. They may rub off with just oil and a rag. Then again they may not. I'll try to describe it in greater detail when I go back this week.
 
OK, I checked it out a little more closely this time. The slide has a few small spots of what appears to be surface rust. There are also about 10 pinpoint sized pitting marks (I'm not sure how else to describe it) on the slide. The rust does not appear to be deep. There is also a fair amount of rust on the slide stop. The frame has no rust. Other than that, the bluing is in excellent condition.

The bore is mirror bright, and the ejector does not even to appear to have been hit. If fired, it surely has not been many times. The gun is very tight. He's asking $500, but I'm pretty sure he'll take $475. Fair price?
 
aug e.dog,
If I were you I wouldn't hesitate purchasing the HP. For some reason, these HP's are going through the roof. The original Belgian ones are commanding unheard of prices. I have a 1978 belgian that I paid $450.00 for in 2002, and I have been offered $650.00 for it recently. I have no intention of selling, but it's amazing how the value of these have risen. Mine is the basic version with the fixed sights. The condition is about 90%. It also has the original black leather pouch with red lining. The older HP's were supposedly better made, and all the parts were machined with no MIM parts.
This is the only HP I own. Most of my hand guns are .45's so I am by no means an authority on HP's. I'm only going on what I have been told, and what the local gun shop owners see as a recent trend with these firearms. Check other shops in your area to get a comparison gun for gun. You can also check this site as well as others to get a better idea of value. some of the people on this site have phenominal knowledge about this, and other weapons. Their opinions can help you decide wether to buy or pass on a deal.
Good Luck, and be safe.


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In Mass. they are going for over $1000. This brings a a smile to my face.
You see, I paid about $600. 2 years ago.

Bob
 
Well, I looked at it one more time, and was about to make an offer. The rust spots don't bother me, but on the top of the slide, there was a significant pit, almost like a hole, definately into the metal, about 1/10th - 1/8th of an inch in diameter. THere was also a small surface rust spot on the underside of the frame b/w the trigger guard and the end of the barrell.

I don't think the pit will affect the function of the pistol, but I do believe it will affect its value. Any thoughts? Thanks for all the input.
 
I guess you could look at it this way. Can you buy a better shooter for $400.?

If so , don't bother. Either way, if you buy it you can't loose any money on it.

Bob
 
"T" series BHP

Offer $425 and explain because of the rust.He's expecting that comment, he'll probably counter with $450. If you let $25 stand in the way you didn't deserve the masterpiece anyway.
 
OK, the pit I described is actually a little hole - for the extractor pin! Duh. Told you I did not know squat about semi-auto's. Anyway, once I learned it was not a 'pit' but supposed to be there, I went ahead and made an offer. $480 out the door, including taxes, fees, etc. I feel soooooo ignorant.
 
"T" series BHP

Aug e. dog , Had a feelin' that's what you were lookin' at. Hope you get it ,you won't be disappointed. If he's still got the original brass zippered case get him to throw it in too. That alone adds $25-$35 to the Blue Book value.Let us know how it turns out.
 
Kimbernut, I guess I wasn't clear in my previous post. I already have the gun. I offered $450. He took it. With tax, it was real close to $480 out the door. He did not have the original brass zippered case, as I had already checked. Thanks for all the encouragement.
 
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