No way to answer without a detailed description of ALL markings, finish, condition, any accessories, box, papers, caliber, etc.
Can't be answered without a detailed description of the weapon.
Best left to a gunsmith.
This serial number is too high to be the Browning High Power. What model is it? It may be an FN model under brownings patent, but not a Browning arms Co gun. Please be specific about the model and ask again.
Exactly how is the pistol marked? 9mm browning serial number 72C44338
Not available in the public domain. Try the US Patent Office
You will have to call Browning.
Your Browning model nomad 22cal pistol was made in the year 1971.
You must call Browning.
Go to the Browning link below and date the gun by serial number.
No serial number provided.
Impossible to answer without the serial number.
The PY in the middle of your serial number dates your pistol to 1982.