Hello everyone, I'm looking at buying an inglis made browning high power. It is not a Chinese contract pistol, it is all matching has a great bore and near perfect finish, unfortunately I don't have a picture. I have very little idea of what these handguns sell for, and am looking for an idea on the value. Thank you very much!
Inglis Browning High Power Value
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- Location
- WMU247 near Edmonton
well they are not getting any cheaper 
$1200 is my guess for an average specimen in good+ condition.
$1200 is my guess for an average specimen in good+ condition.
There is one for sale on the EE right now for $1650 shipped:
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1734624-Inglis
If a similar pistol was in 98%+/- condition and had a significant amount of decal remaining I would think $1650 would be a bargain, with no decal I would think a pistol in this condition would easily fetch $1400-1500.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1734624-Inglis
If a similar pistol was in 98%+/- condition and had a significant amount of decal remaining I would think $1650 would be a bargain, with no decal I would think a pistol in this condition would easily fetch $1400-1500.
Are you knowledgeable about these guns?
Get at least one clear picture, so you can tell if its been refinished / has a repro sticker. I've seen these at gun shows, the sellers don't always volunteer that it has been refinished or claim ignorance.
No unfortunately im not very knowledgeable about the inglis hi power yet, i will try to get some pictures
Unfortunately there isnt any decal left
$1500 would be the value it would get.
There was an Inglis that sold two weeks ago with both original mags, holster and pistol with 80% decal in mint unfired state that sold for $2k.
If it has lend lease marks or acceptance marks from the Dutch or other sovereigns, the value goes well past $2k, but they're very rare.
I read once that a good way to tell if the pistol has been refinished is to check the serial numbers. Inglis apparently etched the serials after finishing, so the serials on the frame and slide would be "in the white" meaning bare metal. If the numbers are filled in, then the pistol most likely has been re-finished.
- Location
- WMU247 near Edmonton
well looks like my inglis is worth more then I though. good investment since I bought it for $700 about 10 years ago.
it still has some od the factory decal on it too
good investment since I bought it for $700 about 10 years ago. it still has some od the factory decal on it too
- Location
- WMU247 near Edmonton
oh yes and JI mags... I have at least 10 of those now too.
stickhunter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria, B.C.
Looking at the Inglis Hi Power picture thread, I think I recall seeing mention that some of the very early 0T pistols had the serial stamped prior to finishing, so are not in the white. But yes, in general looking for "in the white" markings is a good indicator of original finish.
It's also worth looking at some examples or original stickers and the reproduction stickers --- the latter have a less-gold appearance to the yellow portions.
Here is an example of the exception to the rule:
I believe the explanation is that the serial numbers were pantographed after the first finishing like normal but then the pistols were reworked to the revised "*" standard and then refinished prior to shipping from the Inglis factory. Resulting in the serial numbers having a factory parkerized finish. I have also read that only the early "0T" series pistols were issued and used in WWII.
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maple_leaf_eh
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I remember looking at refinished Chinese junkers that had been rephosphated. The rust pits were evident under the crispy crystal finish. Not everything that looks arsenal original same out of the original arsenal.
As for pricing, Canadian Inglis Brownings will always sell well in Canada. The price range quoted is not unusual. I found a 1989 Lebaron's catalogue recently, and Belgian commercial Brownings were well over $700 back then. The dollar has changed value, but the asking price has only increased slightly. I think I paid $400 for a 1976 Montreal, PQ marked Browning HP in the 80s, and thought I'd done well. Ten years later they were pushing twice that price; I thought I'd hit the jackpot. Then other high-cap guns hit the scene. Deeply polished steel with walnut grips became passé, and the BHP didn't seem as investable anymore. If you find one, buy it. The people who know will always hold up the market price.
As for pricing, Canadian Inglis Brownings will always sell well in Canada. The price range quoted is not unusual. I found a 1989 Lebaron's catalogue recently, and Belgian commercial Brownings were well over $700 back then. The dollar has changed value, but the asking price has only increased slightly. I think I paid $400 for a 1976 Montreal, PQ marked Browning HP in the 80s, and thought I'd done well. Ten years later they were pushing twice that price; I thought I'd hit the jackpot. Then other high-cap guns hit the scene. Deeply polished steel with walnut grips became passé, and the BHP didn't seem as investable anymore. If you find one, buy it. The people who know will always hold up the market price.
The examples with a nice decal are certainly tough to get. Most of them should have the serial numbers in the white, although their are a few exceptions to the rule.
I have a section on my website dedicated to Inglis's:
https://www.combat-relics.com/the-john-inglis-hi-power
The best book on the subject is still 'Inglis Diamond' by Clive Law. Unfortunately Clive is no longer with us, and it's getting tough to find a copy available.
Regards,
-Steve
I have a section on my website dedicated to Inglis's:
https://www.combat-relics.com/the-john-inglis-hi-power
The best book on the subject is still 'Inglis Diamond' by Clive Law. Unfortunately Clive is no longer with us, and it's getting tough to find a copy available.
Regards,
-Steve
If it has Belgian acceptance proof marks, then yes. The Chinese guns without the stock attachments are a bit rarer but not hugely sought after. In Canada the CF issue Inglis pistols command a higher price than the Chinese contract ones.
The pistol you've got seems like a nice example if it was indeed accepted and issued by the Belgians. No idea on dollar value since I don't really see these for sale often.
