Marine24
11-29-2012, 15:51
Picked up this Hi Power on a trade with Rooterbegger. I've known of Hi Powers, may have actually handled one but this is the first one I have actually owned.
Serial number 69C78XX gives it a date of manufacture in 1969, just after they transistioned out of the T series (my luck isn't that good). What is unique about it is that it comes with the original owner's manual, that the original owner completed with date of purchase (May 1970), amount he paid ($121.00), three magazines and what I understand was the original pouch/bag that came with the pistol.
Condition is exceptional with no apparent bluing wear with very limited evidence that it has been fired much.
Not sure what I'm going to do with this one. I'm not much for look at weapons but it has some very distinctive lines that are appealing.
For now, here are some pictures
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/Marine24_1911/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/Marine24_1911/IMG_0028.jpg
Serial number 69C78XX gives it a date of manufacture in 1969, just after they transistioned out of the T series (my luck isn't that good). What is unique about it is that it comes with the original owner's manual, that the original owner completed with date of purchase (May 1970), amount he paid ($121.00), three magazines and what I understand was the original pouch/bag that came with the pistol.
Condition is exceptional with no apparent bluing wear with very limited evidence that it has been fired much.
Not sure what I'm going to do with this one. I'm not much for look at weapons but it has some very distinctive lines that are appealing.
For now, here are some pictures
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/Marine24_1911/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/Marine24_1911/IMG_0028.jpg