It was introduced to the U.S. market in 1954. It has been in production since 1934
see Browning.com (HiPower 9mm) 1977
Browning has never released production numbers to the public
See the Browning website- customer service. Date of production by serial number listing.
Made in the early 1950's, before the HiPower was officially introduced to the US market. Value would be around $2500.
Browning Double Mode
A handgun
Exactly how is the pistol marked? 9mm browning serial number 72C44338
The 76C prefix dates your browning 9mm hi-power to 1976.
Yes, It is the same as the 9mm Hi Power Manual.
It is a 9MM manufactured in 1981. 245 is 9MM pz is date code
Browning's customer service can assist you.
You must call Browning.