Browning High Power (FN Herstal) questions

**vinmarvin** · 23-10-2021, 10:30

Hi guys, I bought this BHP out of an estate couple of months ago and just collected the firearm. Its a BHP made by FN in Herstal Belgium.
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Can the knowledgeable guys please assist with the following:

1. Can these models fire modern 9mm +P+ ammo?
2. Any way to determine the age and history through the serial number?
3. Do they have any special value or are these BHP's readily available?

Thanks for the assistance guys!

**DaavG** · 23-10-2021, 11:04

Found this while googling - https://www.browning.com/support/dat...er-pistol.html

Not sure about 1) & 3).

**FNBROWNING** · 23-10-2021, 11:09

https://hipowersandhandguns.com/
The Bible for those of us that love the High Power.

**vinmarvin** · 23-10-2021, 13:17

Thanks guys!!

**oafpatroll** · 23-10-2021, 17:13

Looks to be in very good shape. Congrats.

**Rigby** · 23-10-2021, 18:17

excellent pistols , was my EDC for many years in the 80's
congrats .

**vinmarvin** · 24-10-2021, 10:44

Thanks oafpatroll and Rigby!!

Still stuck overseas but cant wait to get to the range and put some rounds downrange.

Won't be my EDC but will make a nice addition to my small collection.....

**Adoons** · 24-10-2021, 17:50

Why would you want to shoot +p+? Not EDC, so not SD.... So no need for +p+. Or do you have a special interesting use or plans? I am just curious.

**Teamcam** · 24-10-2021, 20:55

This is a terrible firearm!
Its so heavy & bulky
It might blow up in ur hand
You should get rid of it, i can collect from you to do the neccessary....
Only kidding.
What a beautiful piece you got there...
Get urself a holster high enough to cover the hammer
Your tshirt & car seat wont appreciate it