![]() ![]() It is most often called the "Hi Power", even in Belgium.Ī FN Browning High Power, belonging to the Indonesian Marine Corps The terms P-35 and HP-35 are also used, based on the introduction of the pistol in 1935. The pistol is often referred to as an HP (for "Hi-Power" or "High-Power"), GP (for the French term, "Grande Puissance"), BAP (Browning Automatic Pistol), or BHP (Browning High-Power). The Hi Power name alludes to the 13-round magazine capacity, almost twice that of contemporary designs such as the Luger or Colt M1911. After 82 years of continuous production, the Hi-Power was discontinued in 2017 by Browning Arms, but it remains in production under license. 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. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. It is based on a design by American firearms inventor John Browning, and completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Herstal, Belgium. The Browning Hi Power is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun available in the 9mm and. Fabrique Nationale (FN) John Inglis & Co. Please see our photos and good luck! FN Browning Beretta BDA. That said, in its high condition, this pistol would appeal to Browning and Beretta collectors, as well as those who just like a beautiful, well-made pistol. This would make for a great carry pistol, with advances in cartridges making. Made for Browning in Italy by Beretta, the manufacture of these pistols certainly has an interesting story! This example has a nickel finish and is in about Excellent condition, retaining about 99% of its finish with a nice bore and strong mechanics. It shares some features with the Beretta 80-series guns, but it has a full-slide instead of the open-top of the Beretta guns. Our Assessment: Introduced in 1977, the Browning BDA-380 is a compact, high-capacity. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This magazine comes in its original case with two 10-round magazines and paperwork including the manual. This pistol has a magazine disconnect safety. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition. There are light marks on the front and back strap. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. ![]() There is no erosion in the bore, just some faint fouling in the grooves. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. Both panels show some light handling marks but have no significant wear or damage. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut panels with Browning Buck Mark medallions in the center. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade integral to the front of the slide, the rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide. 9 Short/380 Auto” and the left side is marked “PB CAL. The floor plate on both magazines is marked “CAL. The right side of the frame has the Italian date code, three Italian proofs, and “CAT. The left of the frame is marked “BDA-380” and “425 MM41210”. 9 Short / 380 Auto” on the chamber and with two Italian proofs on the right toward the muzzle. Markings: The left of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.”, the right is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL”, “PB” in oval, and “MADE IN ITALY”. Year of Manufacture: 2000/2001 (BP (2001) Italian Date Code & MM (2000) Browning Date Code)Īction Type: Single & Double Action, Semi-Auto Pistol With Decocker-Safety & Magazine Disconnect. ![]()
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