I purchased it in 1965 but have no idea when it was made
This should be a Safari Grade mauser action made in 1964
Your browning hi-power was made by browning in 1967.
Your browning high power was produced in 1980.
Proofhouse.com has Browning sn info.
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Your browning high power was made during the years 1945-1954 in which browning and FN of belguim did not keep track of the production figures of the high power.The records began with serial number 72251 which was in 1955.
1985
It will say on the barrel or slide
The prefix of 8L indicates that you have a Browning safari bolt action rifle that was made in the year 1968.
The 2 letters PY found in the serial number sequence indicate that your Browning High Power was made in the year 1982.
Made in 1981.
The serial number you have provided is for a Browning High Power Sport Pistol made in 1993