The serial number 45987 does not show in any of my sources. The first number begins with 70000. There is one source, Proofhouse.com, which states that before 1958, Browning serial numbers did not contain date or model information, and cannot be dated using the serial number. I would further ask, does your gun actually state 'Hi-Power'? and does it have browning grips or 'FN' [ Fabrique Nationale ] stamped on them? Is the hammer spur or round, does it have fixed or adjustable sights? Is it made in Belgium and assembled in Potugal? All these things may be pieced together to get closer to a manufacting date. John Moses Browning designed this gun, as well as many others such as the Colt Government 1911, but sold the designs or had them made by other companies. FN made most of his guns and FN finally purchased the company in 1977. In 1991 GIAT bought FN -Browning, and they also had some dealings with B.C Miroku [Japan]
Yes
There were many, but the Colt M1911 (American), the Browning Hi-Power (Canadian), the Webley (British), and the Tokarev (Russian) are a few of the main ones. * John Moses Browning designed the M1911 for the US and the Hi-Power for Belgium. Germany overran Belgium and captured the factory, but the plans for the Hi-Power pistol were sent to Canada. British paratroopers also used them, but most of Great Britain's armed forces used the old Webley revolver.
The army carried the Browning M-35 Hi Power The police carried either the Walther PP or PPK
Go to Browning.com. Look under customer service for date assistance.
He was arrested in Munich for Treason when he tried to overthrow the German government.
What is the age of a belgium 9mm browning hi power serial number 72c41055
You will have to call Browning with the serial number to find out.
The 76C prefix dates your browning 9mm hi-power to 1976.
1969
1980
$800
1981
The letters PM in the serial number sequence indicates that your Browning HI-Power handgun was made in the year 1980.
Made in 1981.
The 2 letters PY found in the serial number sequence indicate that your Browning High Power was made in the year 1982.
1975
Most likely it is a Hi-Power if it is a 9mm.