I just got a standard slide release lever, new recoil spring, and Mecgar mag from Numrich. The extended lever that came with it has a flaw in the right side of the pin, and not knowing the round count I figured a new spring could come in handy.

^ Smart move indeed ! http://www.cotep.org/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

Oops.


A round I fired too quickly after a squib split the barrel. The ammo manufacturer (Aguila) took care of me though. If the BHP were still in production I guess they would have sent me a check for the MSRP. But since the only “new” ones are Tisas Regents, they sent me a check for one of those.

I figured, why not add a few bucks to the kitty and see what’s out there. Gunbroker was full of hi powers with very proud owners, but one company was restoring and duo-toning Israeli Hi Powers and selling them fot $700. I almost got one when I noticed a “like new” early ‘70s era version for sale right here in town.

Long story short, I’ve never seen a vintage gun in this good a condition. It’s an early “C” series. The mag disconnect is intact, and the trigger is magnificent. The safety is still stiff like new. It’s truly a time capsule. I don’t want to shoot it!

My Mark II may be salvageable if I can dremel the barrel in half and pull it out. New barrels are available. I hope I can resurrect it as my shooter, ‘cause my new one really belongs under glass.

Any HI-Powers here ?
 

I don’t see any pics so, I call BS. Lol...


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http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.p...&pictureid=888

Oh all right. :) That's dust up by the muzzle, not a scratch.

https://i.postimg.cc/MH0Zwtmf/2019-03-11-15-27-16.jpg

Damn, that's in nice condition !!

Yeah it is! Nice pistol Sir.


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My C-series (1972)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cdd71bae76.jpg

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Uh oh, we have 2 VERY nice HI-Powers in 1 day !! :cool:

I love the Hi Powers, what an amazing pistol.


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