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Engraved 9mm Browning Hipower 9mm thats all I know so far help!
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<blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 3784619" data-attributes="member: 49426"><p>The stamp on the barrel indicates a 9 mm proofed in Belgium.</p><p>The slide indicates its a Browning High Power made in Belgium. </p><p>The partial serial number (69C) indicates it was made in 1969 and C is Browning's code for a high power.</p><p></p><p>Good news, its not a clone, its not zinc prop, its not a licensed copy. Its the gold standard.</p><p></p><p>I see a gold plated trigger, and a white finish on the gun, with hints of darkness in the background.</p><p>This is where we have to start asking a lot of questions.</p><p>Is it dirty stainless or plated with something? </p><p>Figure out if only the trigger is plated with a precious metal, or if the whole gun is.</p><p>Plating is thin and can ware off, especially gold and sliver. </p><p>If its stainless through and through - no worries. </p><p>If its silver, tarnishing and regular cleaning can damage it.</p><p>It does not look like nickel or chrome.</p><p></p><p>Was the gun engraved when it left the factory, or is it work that was done later? </p><p>It does not look like a cheep EDM "engraving" job that you would get on a "limited edition gun" or the Franklin Mint. </p><p>Those rarely wrap curved surfaces and I see a few other things that point to hand engraved by an good engraver.</p><p></p><p>Look it over carefully with a magnifying glass for initials of who engraved it. </p><p>A signed piece by a known engraver or factory custom shop engraver can raise the value beyond the quality of the workmanship.</p><p>From the photos I am guessing it was a custom job done after it was sold by someone unknow who engraves professionally. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line, I suspect it is a customized piece.</p><p>Your in an area where opinions on value will vary widely.</p><p>Get several from folks who have handled it. </p><p>I don't think it will send the kids to college, but its a lot more than a nice dinner out with the wife.</p><p></p><p>If you want to dispose of it, I am sure quite a few folks would be happy to help you out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ahall, post: 3784619, member: 49426"] The stamp on the barrel indicates a 9 mm proofed in Belgium. The slide indicates its a Browning High Power made in Belgium. The partial serial number (69C) indicates it was made in 1969 and C is Browning's code for a high power. Good news, its not a clone, its not zinc prop, its not a licensed copy. Its the gold standard. I see a gold plated trigger, and a white finish on the gun, with hints of darkness in the background. This is where we have to start asking a lot of questions. Is it dirty stainless or plated with something? Figure out if only the trigger is plated with a precious metal, or if the whole gun is. Plating is thin and can ware off, especially gold and sliver. If its stainless through and through - no worries. If its silver, tarnishing and regular cleaning can damage it. It does not look like nickel or chrome. Was the gun engraved when it left the factory, or is it work that was done later? It does not look like a cheep EDM "engraving" job that you would get on a "limited edition gun" or the Franklin Mint. Those rarely wrap curved surfaces and I see a few other things that point to hand engraved by an good engraver. Look it over carefully with a magnifying glass for initials of who engraved it. A signed piece by a known engraver or factory custom shop engraver can raise the value beyond the quality of the workmanship. From the photos I am guessing it was a custom job done after it was sold by someone unknow who engraves professionally. Bottom line, I suspect it is a customized piece. Your in an area where opinions on value will vary widely. Get several from folks who have handled it. I don't think it will send the kids to college, but its a lot more than a nice dinner out with the wife. If you want to dispose of it, I am sure quite a few folks would be happy to help you out. [/QUOTE]
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