Browning Hi-Power Tangent Rear Sight & Slotted Description
9mm Para. cal., variation with grip strap slotted to accommodate shoulder stock. Early pistols had "T" prefixes. Later pistols had spur hammers and are in the serial range 73CXXXX-74CXXXX.
This variation will command a premium; beware of fakes, however (carefully examine slot milling and look for ser. no. in 3 places).
Vektor Arms in N. Salt Lake, UT, imported this model again in limited quantities circa 2004 with both the "245" and seldom seen "511" (includes wide trigger, loaded chamber indicator and external extractor) ser. no. prefixes. These guns are not arsenal refinished or refurbished, and were sold in NIB condition, with two 13 shot mags. Original pricing was $895 for the "245" prefix, and $995 for the "511" prefix (milled slot will not accept original shoulder stock). Current price range is around $1,250-$1,350.