Browning Hi-Power price.

[uspJ]

I've got a co-worker who just offered to sell me his Hi-Power. I checked the gun out, it was made in 1981 and is about 80-90% condition. What would be a fair price? This is a plane jane model by the way made by FN.

 

[Flashcube]

I paid $450 for mine a few years ago, but lately I've been seeing the blued models going for around $650, maybe more for unusual specimens. A new one can be had for about $850-$900 depending on finish/sights.

 

[BigMag]

I this a co-worker or a friend. I'd offer $400 and go from there. But them again I can be pretty shrewd.

 

[uspJ]

He asked if I'd take it off his hands for $400 after I told him I really didn't need another handgun. I think I'll take it off his hand for $400 if they're selling for much more now. Thanks.

 

[BigMag]

$400....I'd buy it, if it was really as you described it as 80-90%.

 

[uspJ]

I'd call it 80-90%. Its got some light surface rust where the serial # was engraved on the fronstrap and and some minor scratches on the grip other than that it is clean.

 

[nathan]

If the bore is tight , that is a very good price. My lowly PJK 9 HP is a very good shooter even if its a clone. I would love to own an original Browning .

 

[71Commander]

I just paid 800 for a used one. It came with a Galco shoulder holster, which I have no use for, and 4 mousetrap mags.

 

[PabloJ]

When compared to something like CZ75B it's hard to understand why BH is so expensive like Model 1911 these are actually almost antiques. At least 1911 can be had in .45ACP.

 

[rellascout]

I think I would offer $375 to $400 tops depending on actual condition. If it was built in 1981 and has surface rust I would not put it at 80%. IMHO it drops to somewhere around 70%. You will want to take care of that rust and so you have to throw in the cost of a decent refinsihing job.

I paid $450 or so for this one after shipping and transfer.

 

[bannockburn]

I would pay $400 for a Hi-Power in that condition. If the small rust spot and minor scratch marks are the only area of concern cosmetically, and everything else checks out ok, then $400 is a fair price for the gun.

 

[browningguy]

When compared to something like CZ75B it's hard to understand why BH is so expensive like Model 1911 these are actually almost antiques.

Trolling are we?

Many people, myself included, much prefer a good single action pistol. I have one CZ 75B and it's an ok gun, but I have 4 BHP's. When I am holstering up it's one of the BHP's going with me, not the CZ.

 

[chez323]

"He asked if I'd take it off his hands for $400 after I told him I really didn't need another handgun."

Does he have anything else he's interested in getting rid of?

 

[maskedman504]

Trolling are we?

Many people, myself included, much prefer a good single action pistol. I have one CZ 75B and it's an ok gun, but I have 4 BHP's. When I am holstering up it's one of the BHP's going with me, not the CZ.

And your username is browningguy.

Alot of us also prefer DA/SA pistols with decockers and DA/SA pistols with safeties. Doesn't make us trolls. CZ makes a great pistol that comes in a few hundred under a new BHP and can be carried cocked and locked.

 

[rellascout]

Alot of us also prefer DA/SA pistols with decockers and DA/SA pistols with safeties. Doesn't make us trolls. CZ makes a great pistol that comes in a few hundred under a new BHP and can be carried cocked and locked.

Prefering a DA/SA configurations liek the CZ do not make you a troll but bringing them up in a thread about the BHP when the OP is not asking about the CZ75 does.

If you look at PabloJ's posts in general about the BHP & 1911 the term being used to describe him is pretty accurate. IMHO.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I'd say $400 is a great deal. Even a wore out beat to heck one at that price would be fair.

 

[ATLDave]

Many people, myself included, much prefer a good single action pistol. I have one CZ 75B and it's an ok gun, but I have 4 BHP's. When I am holstering up it's one of the BHP's going with me, not the CZ.

You do know that you can get CZ's in SAO, right?

 

[Smokey in PHX]

I have carried a HP for many years and even though I have many 9mm's I feel the HP is the best one made. I would buy it at the price quoted.

 

[rellascout]

I hate BHPs......

 

[Certaindeaf]

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I'll give ya $200. lol

 

[rellascout]

I'll give ya $200. lol

That one will be buried with me....

 

[Certaindeaf]

I hears ya.

 

[71Commander]

I didn't mention up thread that mine was a 40

 

[Rembrandt]

I'm pretty sure that the date makes it a "Made in Belgium" rather than the "Made in Belgium Assembled in Portugal" model......if that's the case, they're more desirable to collectors.

 

[Certaindeaf]

^
True. Those are the keepers.