Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What year is my Browning 9mm?
- 2 When was the Browning pistol made?
- 3 What was the last gun John Browning made?
- 4 Can you still buy a Browning Hi-Power?
- 5 Why did Browning discontinue Hi-Power?
- 6 When was the Browning Hi Power pistol made?
- 7 Where can I find the serial number on my Browning?
- 8 When did the Browning 40 S and W come out?
What year is my Browning 9mm?
Hi Power Pistol
| Date | Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
|---|---|---|
| 1954-57 | The Hi Power 9mm pistol was introduced in 1954. | 70000-80,000 Accurate production figures are unavailable. |
| 1958 | In 1958 Browning kept better records of the Hi Power pistol, so the serial number ranges are more accurate | 80001-85276 |
| 1959 | 85268-89687 | |
| 1960 | 89688-93027 |
When was the Browning pistol made?
| Browning Hi-Power | |
|---|---|
| Designer | John Browning Dieudonné Saive |
| Designed | 1914–1935 |
| Manufacturer | Fabrique Nationale (FN) John Inglis & Co. Browning Arms |
| Produced | 1935–2018 |
What year is my baby Browning?
The “Baby” Browning was produced at F.N. in 1905 and was officially imported by Browning in 1954. This 25 autoloading pistol was discontinued in 1969.
What was the last gun John Browning made?
Browning Superposed shotgun
The premium-priced Browning Superposed shotgun, an over-under shotgun design, was his last completed firearm design.
Can you still buy a Browning Hi-Power?
Manufacturing finally ceased (at least for now) in 2017, heralding the end of an 80+ year production run. While these guns are associated with Belgian manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Herstal (or FN for short), the later models were made in Portugal.
What does ACP stand for?
Automatic Colt Pistol
Automatic Colt Pistol/Full name
Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) denotes various John Moses Browning cartridge designs primarily used in Colt and Fabrique Nationale de Herstal semi-automatic pistols. All of these cartridges are straight-sided and appear similar. The . 25 ACP, . 32 ACP, and .
Why did Browning discontinue Hi-Power?
In February 2018, Browning announced its Hi-Power pistols are no longer in production. When Browning was commissioned by Belgium’s FN to create a new military sidearm, the design required an all new approach because he’d sold the 1911 patents to Colt.
When was the Browning Hi Power pistol made?
This would be a 9mm Hi Power pistol, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. 1. Hi Power Type 2. Date of Manufacture
What kind of finish does a BPS Browning shotgun have?
A step up from the classic Field BPS with full panels of engraving, select walnut stock and high polish, deep bluing. Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Dura-Touch Armor finish, bottom ejection, pump-action, forged and machined steel receiver, brass bead sight, standard Invector chokes
Where can I find the serial number on my Browning?
Now you can date your Browning firearm. The serial number found on your gun has the answer. This area will help you read that serial number. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner’s manual. We have most owner’s manuals online.
When did the Browning 40 S and W come out?
The 40 S&W caliber was introduced in 1994. This pistol is still in production today. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner’s manual. We have most owner’s manuals online.