Where is the Browning Hi Power made?

Where is the Browning Hi Power made?

Belgium
The Hi-Power is one of the most widely used military pistols in history, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 countries. Although most pistols were built in Belgium by FN Herstal, licensed and unlicensed copies were built around the world, in countries like Argentina, Hungary and Israel.

When was my Hi-Power made?

1954
The 9mm Hi Power pistol was introduced to the U.S. market in 1954.

When was the Browning HP made?

1935
The Browning Hi-Power pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed.

What’s the serial number on a Browning high power?

Here’s a link to the date codes that used on The Browning High Power Pistols. Note: FN uses the same date codes, so the above link will work for FN marked HP’s as well as the Browning High Power. Thanks, Bob! Hey guys! I’ve had this FN 9mm for years and put thousands of rounds through it. I love it and keep it close every night!

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 was the Browning Hi Power used for in World War 2?

Browning Hi-Power pistols were used during World War II by both Allied and Axis forces. After occupying Belgium in 1940, German forces took over the FN plant. German troops subsequently used the Hi-Power, having assigned it the designation Pistole 640 (b) (“b” for belgisch, “Belgian”).

When did the Browning 40 S and W come out?

From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. 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.