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America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Solduc: I would NOT shoot that particular pistol.
If you want something to shoot go buy a Glock in that caliber and bang away until your heart is content!
Your question is not well stated but I think I understand what you are asking and again "I" would NOT shoot that gun.
It will appreciate in value faster than a used gun of the same vintage.
That was nice of your father-in-law to bequeath that fine gun to you and your Mrs.
Hold into the wind
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It's up to you. But just so you know, a 50's era Browning Hi Power with the box and in good condition is worth a pretty fair bump of money.
Only you can say what it's worth to you. But you should get a reliable appraisal done on it and then decide if you want to keep it around to shoot or use the money for something else.
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It's up to you. But just so you know, a 50's era Browning Hi Power with the box and in good condition is worth a pretty fair bump of money.
Only you can say what it's worth to you. But you should get a reliable appraisal done on it and then decide if you want to keep it around to shoot or use the money for something else. THIS and ONLY THIS.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Cabelas is VERY likely to low ball you to a ridiculous degree. Gunbroker is your best bet to get your full value from the BHP. Yep.
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High Powers were very cool guns in 1945 but have little relevance today as a carry piece. If it has value as a collector now, I'd keep it as such and preserve it.
"Supernatural divinities are the primitive's answer to why the sun goes down at night..."
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You need to change your name to boolsheetaloo......
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You need to change your name to boolsheetaloo...... I appreciate your interest, but I ain't talking to you...
"Supernatural divinities are the primitive's answer to why the sun goes down at night..."
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Thanks all for the advice. It has been a real education. Really amazed at the wealth of knowledge here
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I put a couple hundred rounds through my HP just yesterday with nary a hiccup in feeding and anything over the size of a pop can an inside of 50 yards was in severe danger of having extra holes in it. It packs almost as flat as a 1911 and only holds a few less shells than a G19. Unless I've missed something pretty serious I don't see why it can't be a viable carry gun. Hell of a lot more firepower than the J frame I usually tote.
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High Powers were very cool guns in 1945 but have little relevance today as a carry piece. LOL, that's funny. Solduc, if it's true that you can get a couple $K for that piece (I don't know) I would definitely sell it. If you want a HP to shoot, you can still get some nice ones for half that price or less.
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
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... if it's true that you can get a couple $K for that piece (I don't know) I would definitely sell it. If you want a HP to shoot, you can still get some nice ones for half that price or less. This is a good point.
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If the pistol has ever been shot, you're not going to hurt it or lower it's value just by shooting it a little more.
If it's truly pristine with the box value is north of $2k, but it will take a little while to get your price...but you'll get it.
If you want a shooter Hi Power, then sell it, buy a shooter grade Mk III Hi Power and pocket a grand or more.
But it's your gun, do with it as you see fit.
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Just to clarify...
I've owned a few HPs and shot them in matches. The grips fit my hand like a glove, so there's that. I've built a few customs based on Belgium made commercial guns, full up with Barsto barrels, Novak sights, hard chrome. Just playing around, I only ever did a few for friends...the mistake I made was doing the first one.
If you are a fan and want to carry one, go for it...but the point I was trying to make was if I had a vintage HP NIB, I'd cash it out and buy a half dozen Glocks.
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High Powers were very cool guns in 1945 but have little relevance today as a carry piece. That's a funny way of wording that 'point'.....
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Hi-Powers kick butt.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Stuff1/butt3.jpg)
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But they will make a halibut sick.
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High Powers were very cool guns in 1945 but have little relevance today as a carry piece. That's a funny way of wording that 'point'..... The point is in the sentence that follows that one.
"Supernatural divinities are the primitive's answer to why the sun goes down at night..."
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High Powers were very cool guns in 1945 but have little relevance today as a carry piece. If it has value as a collector now, I'd keep it as such and preserve it. What a silly thing to say.
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Keep and shoot it unless you really need money, it was your Grandfather Gun and I would be willing to bet he would want you to shoot it and keep it and that is why he left it to you.
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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