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Idaho45guy
09-22-2021, 06:02 AM
Went over to my folks house last night and was talking to my dad about how I saw his best friend's Browning Hi-Power last week and was impressed by the fit and finish.

He then proceeded to inform me that he had a BHP that was a bit nicer than his buddies. He went to one of his safes and proceeded to pull out the nicest BHP I had seen in decades...

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So, while I was drooling over the BHP, he continued rummaging around the safe, cursing lightly as he move files and less important firearms out of the way. He brought forth a wooden box proudly...

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He opened it up and explained that he received the pistol as a door prize when he was doing some follow-up training with the FBI back in the 80's. He attended some seminar at the National Academy, and he ended up winning the Beretta. It is unfired and in like new condition. No idea what it is worth, but my dad is extremely proud of it.

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Just thought I'd share some unique firearms as I am very proud of my dad, and he is facing some health challenges due to the Covid vaccine and it's effect on his heart valves.

lawdog941
09-22-2021, 07:24 AM
Very nice!!

GhostHawk
09-22-2021, 07:43 AM
Awesome!

wgg
09-22-2021, 08:19 AM
Very nice, praying for your Dad

Dale53
09-22-2021, 08:31 AM
Idaho45guy;
Thanks for sharing with us!

You have every right to be proud of your father! He will be in our prayers!

Dale53

MrWolf
09-22-2021, 08:50 AM
Very nice. My first ever pistol I bought new back around '84 or so was my Beretta 92F made in Italy. I still have her. Your Father's FBI one would make a nice keepsake.

TNsailorman
09-22-2021, 10:11 AM
someday, somebody, is going to inherit some fine firearms. Sounds like you father is a very knowledgeable gun guy. james

Green Frog
09-22-2021, 10:15 AM
Your Dad has good taste in firearms. I’m curious though, are the sights on that BHP factory order or did your father have it added. It looks almost like the old MMC from Deming, NM. Regardless, that is a gaw-juss High Power. All the extra bling on the Beretta make it just right for a special occasion with knowledgeable LEO fellow gun cranks. ;) Thanks for sharing. :coffeecom

Froggie

stubshaft
09-22-2021, 03:17 PM
Very nice pistols!

Winger Ed.
09-22-2021, 03:40 PM
are the sights on that BHP factory order or did your father have it added.

Just a guess, but they're probably factory.
Back in the day, they came both ways- adjustable, and the small notched/fixed kind.
I had a HP from the 70's, and those sights look just like the ones mine had.

gwpercle
09-22-2021, 06:35 PM
LIKE LIKE LIKE !!!

hitting our imaginary like button

Your old man has good taste
The BHP is AWESOME :drinks: !
Gary