Hi Power Pistol

The 9mm Hi Power pistol was introduced to the U.S. market in 1954. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. The 40 S&W caliber was introduced in 1994. This pistol is still in production today.

To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online.

Date

Historic Information

Serial Number Info

1954-57

The Hi Power 9mm pistol was introduced in 1954.

70000-80,000
Accurate production figures are unavailable.

1958

In 1958 Browning kept better records of the Hi Power pistol, so the serial number ranges are more accurate

80001-85276

1959

85268-89687

1960

89688-93027

1961

93028-109145

1962

109146-113548

1963

113549-115822

1964

In 1964 the product code for the Hi Power was the letter "T"

115823-T136-568

1965

T136569-T146372

1966

T146373-T173285

1967

T173286-T213999

1968

T214000-T258000

1969-75

In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5:
C=Hi Power
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi Power pistol with a serial number of 1000.

T258001-261000
C=Hi Power

1976-1997

In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.

1. Hi Power Type	2W5=40 S&W 245=9mm
2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code	Z=1 Y=2 X=3 W=4 V=5 T=6 R=7 P=8 N=9 M=0
3. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

Serial
Number Example:

245RT01001

This would be a 9mm Hi Power pistol, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.

1998

In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle.

1. Hi Power Type	510=Hi Power
2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code	Z=1 Y=2 X=3 W=4 V=5 T=6 R=7 P=8 N=9 M=0
3. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

Serial
Number Example:

510NN01001

This would be a 9mm Hi Power pistol, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001.