I just picked this up from a local dealer. A T Series Hi Power with a serial number in the 1965 year of production according to Browning's website.
Overall I think the pistol is in fairly decent condition. The grip screws aren't all jacked up and the grips aren't cracked or badly chipped although some varnish has flaked off and some of the checkering is flattened. The mag safety is intact and the gun appears unmolested and original. The recoil spring guide is the old style with the slotted spring cap. The feed ramp is humped but nicely polished.
The issue is the overall finish. There is some light pitting under the grips and general small spots of patina on many surfaces along with some holster wear. The frame's gripping surfaces are showing through and have some light rust.
Probably not a bad sample of a pistol that's nearly 60 years old but probably also not a fine collectible speciman.
So what to do with the old gal? My initial though it to have it cleaned up and refinished with maybe something like matte rounds and polished flats. Maybe, just maybe, have the feed ramp flattened and have a general action tune done.
Another option that might be fun and different is to have the above done but have a new serrated front sight installed and have a S&W revolver rear sight put on to accompany. Something that looks like it was done in the 1970s or 1980s.
And of course another option would be to make it a bit more modern. C&S extended safety, no bite hammer and Novak sights.
Any and all would be fun and interesting. What's the hive mind think?
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