There was a return to serif characters in the 1925-1929 time period, after which the legend appeared in all upper case sans-serif letters (including the “DE”). This safety was patented by John Browning in 1910 and the new patent date was added to the Colt’s inscription sometime after serial number 20,000: COLT’S PT.
Guns made prior to World War I feature serif characters in upper case with the exception of the “de”.įABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUEĪfter World War I the inscription changed to sans-serif characters, but retianed the lower-case “de”. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. This area will help you read that serial number. Browning M1935 Hi - Power, semiauto- matic pistol, Canadian, Congolese.
The serial number found on your gun has the answer. The inscription on the left side of the slide remained the same throughout production, though there were minor changes in the characters and spacing which cannot all be reproduced here. Home Support Date Your Firearm Date Your Firearm Now you can date your Browning firearm. The serial number is on the right side of the frame, just above the trigger. It would appear this was made after 1925.
