Sale to the public of surplus Canadian Forces Browning pistols will be considered

[Rod B]

By 2026 they will be so shot out that they will not be worth much for anything - other than an interesting addition to the collection.

I left the military in 1966. The pistols we were issued were worn out old rattle traps even back then. I find it hard to imagine that they would have any value other than as a paper weight.

 

[Ganderite]

I wish they would sell the C#7 22 rifles they have recalled from the cadet corps. If they won't sell a single shot 22 for $500, why would we hope for a pistol?

 

[Mad-Don]

wow...

 

[easyrider604]

Considering the dismal condition of our troops' BHPs, to help replace them, I am willing to donate one of my awesome Norinco 1911s.

 

[tazik]

I would not put to much $$ for these Browning....

 

[lerch641]

I'd buy, if for nothing more than collecting

 

[Ganderite]

Why is it that a guy can buy a BHP from the Danish airforce, but we Canadians can't buy one of our own?

I know; there is no logic to our laws and no limit for ways for gov't to waste money.

 

[Juster]

I left the military in 1966. The pistols we were issued were worn out old rattle traps even back then. I find it hard to imagine that they would have any value other than as a paper weight.

Agreed, but I'm sentimental. I'd buy one in a heartbeat . All pistols are paperweights that we are allowed bring to the range and test.

 

[HuntAway]

I bought a new one. lol

HA

 

[Deckard]

I saw more than a few with minute cracks on them.

 

[gnmontey]

I saw more than a few with minute cracks on them.

More than a few what?

M

 

[bushwhacker]

Only ones that would interest me would be Inglis made MkII. Chances of finding one of those surplused with original parts would be infestismal, even if you would settle for one with replacement magazines.This assumes that the price would be no more than I could buy a brand new Browning for. I too, would gladly buy a Long Branch Mk VII like the ones I used to shoot in secondary school cadets. Still wishing I had contacted the guy from Smooth Rock Falls, who had one for sale, on the EE that he only wanted to sell if it were picked up locally. I keep having difficulty with the idea of paying over $1000 for a single shot .22. Trouble with getting old is you still remember when hamburgers were $.25 and pop was $.05. Everybody is cheap in their own way.

 

[Deckard]

More than a few what?

M

CF pistols. Cracks forming in various areas decades ago.

 

[Gatehouse]

2023...........amazing

 

[Dsiwy]

CF pistols. Cracks forming in various areas decades ago.

+1 for Fact

 

[sailor723]

So, are all Inglis BHP's in the CF's inventory out and in use or are there any at all new and unused ones left in long term storage somewhere?

 

[rikkards]

Talking to people who have carried them , walk no run away

 

[DT741]

So, are all Inglis BHP's in the CF's inventory out and in use or are there any at all new and unused ones left in long term storage somewhere?

There is a bunch of BNIB stored in Montreal's war reserve supply along with other stuff like M109s

 

[IchBinEinSniper]

Seems better to recoup a few $$$ than to just trash them...

 

[Travis Bickle]

If they are considering sale of the High Powers does this mean they'd consider sale of the SMLE's issued to the Rangers?

One could hope.
I've heard tales of some of those guys still getting them in the grease out of the wrapper even these days. There are surely still some in very good condition out there with the qty's that were made.