Browning Hi Power

[sgt.hinkley]

Good evening. I have this lovely pre war high power. The reason I didn’t post in the Belgian section is because I didn’t think I’d get the attention I was looking for. Anyway I have a question about this pistol that I’m hoping to get confirmed by someone here.

 

I am wondering if this specific hi power was meant for Finland. The N6 and triangle stamp I believe is their acceptance stamp. Can anyone confirm this? This serial doesn’t fall within the known range of Fin Hi powers but anything is possible. Especially because apparently they didn’t go in order for the hi power serials.
 

This pistol has no import marks so I was wondering how it got to the US if it was in the Finish Army? Did they import these into the US as surplus before the import stamp was required? Perhaps this one didn’t leave before the Germans took over and this was a war trophy. I’d love to hear what everyone thinks. Either way I’m very happy to have it. Thanks for looking. 

 

 

[SARGE]

Not an expert on these pistols... but...

 

Your gun is in the pre-German occupation serial number range which started around 45,000 in this so-called "Variation 1" format with a stock slot and tangent rear sight.  So, not a German P.640(b).  

 

Contracts for China, Peru, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and France were fulfilled prior to 45,000.  Your serial number is 39714.  So, I suspect your Browning HP was made for the Finnish contract.  

 

I hope this is helpful.

 

[Richie B]

I have nothing concrete to add but to say that is a fine looking pistol.