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Originally Posted by cruisin
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Your pistol has the early type of (internal) extractor which makes it at least pre 1962. After that time, the guns used an external extractor design. Since your example does not have a prefix or suffix to the serial number, I believe that would place it before 1954 when they started being imported into the US. Serial number info on the Hi Powers is sketchy before then. That said, I believe your gun is a WWII military issue that someone brought back as a war souvenier. As such, it would have considerable value to a collector. Even in it's current condition, I would think that it would bring between $1200 - $1500 at auction, maybe more. I hope this helps.