Browning hi power "captain"

[Xrslug]

I might be wrong? But I don't think that thumb safety is original.
Look up Vector Arms.
http://www.vectorarms.com/products.html

The thumb safety is original to a MKIII. Should be ambidextrous as well.

[zfields]

I might be wrong? But I don't think that thumb safety is original.
Look up Vector Arms.
http://www.vectorarms.com/products.html

That is a different version, the target sight is completely different.

[LAKings22]

We still don't have enough information to really give you a meaningful answer. You haven't said what you would be trading for it. Also, if there is any sentimental value in what you have. I see Hi Powers going up in value at a steady rate and if you are trading something like..say a Glock for it, I'd do in a heartbeat. If you are giving up a rare gun like a wartime Luger, a Broomhandle, or a US property marked 1911, I would tell the other guy to kick rocks.

I'm trading my smith and wesson 500

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[DT556]

I'm trading my smith and wesson 500

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I'd do it. You can pick up at 500 all day long for $900, and are easily found.

[Canucky]

That is a different version, the target sight is completely different.

Z read the description "tangent sight/round hammer" not the picture.
Vector was the importer. I didn't know they made this model in the 90's.

Scroll down. Op make the trade.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=132387&page=17

[LAKings22]

I'd do it. You can pick up at 500 all day long for $900, and are easily found.

Thanks for the advice. I'm meeting up the guy to inspect the HP today. Anything I should look for?

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[huckberry668]

Hi-Power El Capitan has tangent rear sight and ring hammer. Looks like yours still has the magazine safety in tact.

I sold one in 1993 when it first came out. Yours seems to be in excellent shape. It's not on the CA approved list so it should be worth more than $1,200 or $1,300. I don't believe the grips matter too much. You can get a pair to replace it easily.

[Epaphroditus]

Get the SN and check the list to verify manufacture date.

I'd say that mag has seen more than 50 rounds.

Easy enough to field strip so ask them to open it up and take a close look at the guts.

[LAKings22]

Get the SN and check the list to verify manufacture date.

I'd say that mag has seen more than 50 rounds.

Easy enough to field strip so ask them to open it up and take a close look at the guts.

The SN confirms it was made in 94 ... The guy has owned it for 20 years, it's possible that magazine has been in and out numerous times. I'll take a close look at the internals thank you.

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[LAKings22]

Hi-Power El Capitan has tangent rear sight and ring hammer. Looks like yours still has the magazine safety in tact.

I sold one in 1993 when it first came out. Yours seems to be in excellent shape. It's not on the CA approved list so it should be worth more than $1,200 or $1,300. I don't believe the grips matter too much. You can get a pair to replace it easily.

It also comes with the original grips, I will more then likely put the original back on. This should be a nice addition next to my small 1911 collection.


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[DT556]

Thanks for the advice. I'm meeting up the guy to inspect the HP today. Anything I should look for?

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Just take your time and inspect to make sure it wasn't abused or poorly taken care of. By the looks of the picture it looks like it's in good condition. My first gun I ever bought was a BHP back in 1980, I have since put over 10K rounds through it. It is one of my favorite guns, enjoy yours.

[Steve1968LS2]

I paid $600 "back in the day" for this one.. I miss the Crossroads shows..

One of the best feeling gun in my hand that I own.. If you get a good deal you won't be dissapointed..

[nahpungnome]

I paid $600 "back in the day" for this one.. I miss the Crossroads shows..

One of the best feeling gun in my hand that I own.. If you get a good deal you won't be dissapointed..

The first image tripped me out cuz I thought the front of the slide tapered outwards lol. Optical illusion

[LAKings22]

Quick update, I completed the trade today and it looked even better in person. stripped it down and internal parts looked good. You can tell it's been fired however you can tell round count is really low. Now I won't feel guilty running a few mags through it.

I did compare it with a Browning Hi Power MKiii turners had in the case, I was surprised at the big difference in the finish. The Hi power I picked up Is 20 years old and the finish looked way better.

At the end I'm happy with the trade.

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[Steve1968LS2]

Quick update, I completed the trade today and it looked even better in person. stripped it down and internal parts looked good. You can tell it's been fired however you can tell round count is really low. Now I won't feel guilty running a few mags through it.

I did compare it with a Browning Hi Power MKiii turners had in the case, I was surprised at the big difference in the finish. The Hi power I picked up Is 20 years old and the finish looked way better.

At the end I'm happy with the trade.

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Yea, the early ones had a beautiful finish.. the new ones are more "tactical" and I'm sure less expensive to do..

Congrats!