(Try 2 - I hope the pics come out better in this one..)
Browning Hi-Power Nazi Marked – serial number 93716a
Overall condition is about 40-50%, with light surface pitting overall. The grips, as being original, are worn as well. This was a field piece that, based on the holster fitting alone, perhaps was issued as a Police Rig (see the closure). However, I’m posting this as much for informational value to other collectors, as I am for information that may be offered by other collectors on this piece.
Right side: I apologize for the slight reflection center, but to bring out the proofs and markings, I had to use a fairly strong light.
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The right side detail: Serialization on the barrel hood, slide and frame. On the right forward trigger guard, it appears as a lightly struck “F”
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The left side: In the same condition as the right. Notice the very rough machining marks rather then any attempt to “polish” the firearm before being blued.
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The Left Slide Proofs/stamps: WaA140 with the Eagle
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The Left Side Frame Proofs/stamps: WaA140 with the Eagle
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Barrel Hood and barrel lug: Eagle over the serial number, including the letter suffix on the hood, while the lug has a partial stamp, appearing as a partially boxed “1 (and following number)
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Marking on muzzle end of slide: Again WaA140
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Holster: Following the typical HP “open” holster pattern, the interesting aspect is the closure, which is a Police style, rather then the military designed closure. Being brown pebble-grained exterior, it is smooth inside and is marked by the manufacturers code “jkh” (Karl Busse, Fabrik für Ausrüstungen aus Stoff u. Leder, Kurfürstenstr. 11, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz). Karl Busse apparently made holsters for the HP in 1943-44 (I need to find my sources for this information, but this is noted in my notes).
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Details of closing stud:
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The full RIG:
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Browning Hi-Power Nazi Marked – serial number 93716a
Overall condition is about 40-50%, with light surface pitting overall. The grips, as being original, are worn as well. This was a field piece that, based on the holster fitting alone, perhaps was issued as a Police Rig (see the closure). However, I’m posting this as much for informational value to other collectors, as I am for information that may be offered by other collectors on this piece.
Right side: I apologize for the slight reflection center, but to bring out the proofs and markings, I had to use a fairly strong light.
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The right side detail: Serialization on the barrel hood, slide and frame. On the right forward trigger guard, it appears as a lightly struck “F”
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The left side: In the same condition as the right. Notice the very rough machining marks rather then any attempt to “polish” the firearm before being blued.
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The Left Slide Proofs/stamps: WaA140 with the Eagle
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The Left Side Frame Proofs/stamps: WaA140 with the Eagle
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Barrel Hood and barrel lug: Eagle over the serial number, including the letter suffix on the hood, while the lug has a partial stamp, appearing as a partially boxed “1 (and following number)
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Marking on muzzle end of slide: Again WaA140
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Holster: Following the typical HP “open” holster pattern, the interesting aspect is the closure, which is a Police style, rather then the military designed closure. Being brown pebble-grained exterior, it is smooth inside and is marked by the manufacturers code “jkh” (Karl Busse, Fabrik für Ausrüstungen aus Stoff u. Leder, Kurfürstenstr. 11, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz). Karl Busse apparently made holsters for the HP in 1943-44 (I need to find my sources for this information, but this is noted in my notes).
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Details of closing stud:
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The full RIG:
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