Nighthawk Custom, Browning Hi-Power Cocobolo Grips
Product Description
Description: Nighthawk Custom, Browning Hi-Power Cocobolo Grips, AAA Exhibition Grade. Nighthawk Custom produces top quality 1911 pistols as well as parts and accesories. You can trust Nighthawk Custom parts to repair or build a top quality pistol.
Manufacturer: Nighthawk Custom
Specifications
- Brand: Nighthawk Custom
- Finish / Color: Satin
- Firearm Type: Pistol
- Material: Wood
- Models Fit: Browning Hi-Power
Know Your Gun
Browning Hi-Power History
The 9mm Hi-Power pistol was introduced to the U.S. market in 1954. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. The 40 S&W caliber was introduced in 1994This pistol is still in production today.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual.
Date | Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
1954-57 | The Hi-Power 9mm pistol was introduced in 1954. | 70000-80,000 Accurate production figures are unavailable. |
1958 | In 1958 Browning kept better records of the Hi-Power pistol, so the serial number ranges are more accurate | 80001-85276 |
1959 | 85268-89687 | |
1960 | 89688-93027 | |
1961 | 93028-109145 | |
1962 | 109146-113548 | |
1963 | 113549-115822 | |
1964 | In 1964 the product code for the Hi-Power was the letter "T" | 115823-T136-568 |
1965 | T136569-T146372 | |
1966 | T146373-T173285 | |
1967 | T173286-T213999 | |
1968 | T214000-T258000 | |
1969-75 | In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Hi-Power: This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi-Power pistol with a serial number of 1000. |
T258001-261000 C=Hi-Power |
1976-1997 | In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
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Serial Number Example:
245RT01001 This would be a 9mm Hi-Power pistol, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. |
1998 | In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle.
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Serial Number Example:
510NN01001 This would be a 9mm Hi-Power pistol, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. |