When did Canada start using the Browning Hi Power?

When did Canada start using the Browning Hi Power?

1944
Canada had thousands of these handguns just sitting around and, with all this production capacity, the Canadian army decided to appropriate them for its own use The Inglis Hi-Power replaced the venerable Webley revolver in Canadian service in late 1944.

Who makes Browning Hi Power?

Fabrique Nationale arms factory
FN HP-DA (Hi-Power Double Action) is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol developed by Belgian Fabrique Nationale arms factory in Herstal. In North American markets, it was marketed as Browning BDA (Browning Double Action, also BDA9) and is also referred to as Browning DA and Browning Hi-Power BDA.

Where is the serial number on an Inglis Browning?

The barrel, slide, and frame are all numbered on the right side (barrel serial number was applied with an electric pencil). The slide is marked ” MK. 1*/ BROWNING-F.N. 9MM HP INGLIS CANADA” on the left and “2 / D” on the left side of the hammer.

What is the serial number on a Browning 9mm?

The slide is marked ” MK. 1*/ BROWNING-F.N. 9MM HP INGLIS CANADA” on the left and “2 / D” on the left side of the hammer. DPC Cross flag proofs on the right side of the slide and frame. Checkered grips, lanyard ring stud with ring mounted on the left side and backstrap not cut for a shoulder stock.

What is the weight of a Browning Hi Power pistol?

The Pistol, Browning FN 9mm, HP No. 2 MK.1/1 Canadian Lightweight Pattern was a series of experimental aluminum/aluminum alloy framed Browning Hi-Power pistols by the Canadian Inglis Company that reduced the weight by as much as 25% (8.5 oz lighter to 25.5 oz).

What kind of finish does an Inglis Browning have?

DPC Cross flag proofs on the right side of the slide and frame. Checkered grips, lanyard ring stud with ring mounted on the left side and backstrap not cut for a shoulder stock. Excellent. The pistol retains about 97% original parkerized finish with gray patina forming on the high edges. Three white dots are on the butt and magazine shoe.