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rupert · 01-08-2007, 04:46 PM

i have a FN Browning Hi-Power its marked:

FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GURRE
HERSTAL - BELGIQUE

Brownings' Patent Depose

and on the other side

POLICIA PROV.BS.AIRES-61

SN: 00167

so far i have added a extended mag release, extending safty, extended slide lock, a wide combat trigger, and a sweet trigger job, i had the barrel re-crowned and after i install sights i will have it teflon coated

i orderd some "browning hi power" trijicon tritium sights. the front sight wont work. on this pistol the front sight post is staked and the replacement i bought was the slot kind like on the xd.

i think 1911 sights will work on it.....not sure though.

what do you guys think???

manic mechanic · 01-08-2007, 05:28 PM

Try here, the man may even answer your question. Mr Camp.

http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

Brickboy240 · 01-09-2007, 08:35 AM

What you have is a Belgian made Hi-Power that was made on a contract with the Argentine govt. and was used asa police pistol in Buenes Aires - the capital city of Argentina. I have a 1953 Colt 1911 that has the same markings. Strange, huh?

I'd say contact Stephen Camp - he should be able to help you with sights for your HP. Cylinder & Slide might also have sights that will work.

My Hi-Power is an Isralei contract piece and has dovetailed front and rear sights. Yours has a staked front sight and is much earlier.

Great shooters, aren't they? I really beleive the Hi-power is the finest shooting hi-cap 9mm going.

- Brickboy240

younggun22 · 01-09-2007, 03:10 PM

you could just have it dove tailed for that kind of site... or did i miss something

Brian-Mc · 01-09-2007, 05:06 PM

I have one of the FN hi-powers as well... mine was issued to the West German Police Force in the 50's... They were issued a new weapon and sold these in the 60s when Phillip Galls purchased and sold them in the early 70s. Mine was sold with the leather German holster and two mags.... all of which I have.

BBunin · 01-09-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickboy240

What you have is a Belgian made Hi-Power that was made on a contract with the Argentine govt. and was used asa police pistol in Buenes Aires - the capital city of Argentina. I have a 1953 Colt 1911 that has the same markings. Strange, huh?
- Brickboy240

You have a 1911 that is marked

Quote:

FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GURRE
HERSTAL - BELGIQUE

??????

rupert · 01-09-2007, 08:46 PM

when was mine produced???

SN: 00167

Brickboy240 · 01-11-2007, 08:30 AM

No, I have a 1911 that has "Policia de la Provincia De Buenes Aires" on the slide. It says Sistema Colt on the other side.

Apparently, the Argentines used the Hi-Power and the M1911 for their military and police forces.

My Hi-Power onlt says "Fabrique Nationlale Herstal Belgium" on the slide and has "9mm NATO" on the barrel that is visible in the ejection port. Other than the serial no. on the barrel, slide and frame, these are it's only markings.

- Brickboy240

01-08-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,020	FN Hi-Power Sight Upgrade i have a FN Browning Hi-Power its marked: FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GURRE HERSTAL - BELGIQUE Brownings' Patent Depose and on the other side POLICIA PROV.BS.AIRES-61 SN: 00167 so far i have added a extended mag release, extending safty, extended slide lock, a wide combat trigger, and a sweet trigger job, i had the barrel re-crowned and after i install sights i will have it teflon coated i orderd some "browning hi power" trijicon tritium sights. the front sight wont work. on this pistol the front sight post is staked and the replacement i bought was the slot kind like on the xd. i think 1911 sights will work on it.....not sure though. what do you guys think??? __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

01-08-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
manic mechanic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, down the river Posts: 1,128	Try here, the man may even answer your question. Mr Camp. http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15 __________________ The 2nd amendment makes all the others possible. If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan

01-09-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	What you have is a Belgian made Hi-Power that was made on a contract with the Argentine govt. and was used asa police pistol in Buenes Aires - the capital city of Argentina. I have a 1953 Colt 1911 that has the same markings. Strange, huh? I'd say contact Stephen Camp - he should be able to help you with sights for your HP. Cylinder & Slide might also have sights that will work. My Hi-Power is an Isralei contract piece and has dovetailed front and rear sights. Yours has a staked front sight and is much earlier. Great shooters, aren't they? I really beleive the Hi-power is the finest shooting hi-cap 9mm going. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

01-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,020	when was mine produced??? SN: 00167 __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

01-11-2007, 08:30 AM	#8
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	No, I have a 1911 that has "Policia de la Provincia De Buenes Aires" on the slide. It says Sistema Colt on the other side. Apparently, the Argentines used the Hi-Power and the M1911 for their military and police forces. My Hi-Power onlt says "Fabrique Nationlale Herstal Belgium" on the slide and has "9mm NATO" on the barrel that is visible in the ejection port. Other than the serial no. on the barrel, slide and frame, these are it's only markings. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

01-09-2007, 03:10 PM	#4
younggun22 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 138	you could just have it dove tailed for that kind of site... or did i miss something

01-09-2007, 05:06 PM	#5
Brian-Mc XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 60	I have one of the FN hi-powers as well... mine was issued to the West German Police Force in the 50's... They were issued a new weapon and sold these in the 60s when Phillip Galls purchased and sold them in the early 70s. Mine was sold with the leather German holster and two mags.... all of which I have.

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