Inglis High Power pistol "DP"

Tony S. · 09-07-2005, 01:44 PM

I have been offered to trade an Inglis Browning High Power, but I have no idea of its value. It is the same gun pictured in "Inglis Diamond" by Clive M. Law's book (page 115) and also in "The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol" by R. Blake Stevens' book (page 110). I have posted pics of the gun. I saw a similar one in Joe Salter's website, but I thought that the price was high. Off course, I have to take in consideration my ignorance in these types of weapons.

Thanks, Tony S.
"SEMPER PARATUS"

hqbmw · 09-07-2005, 02:17 PM

Tony,

If it helps you in valuing the gun, I can tell you about the 2 I own and my experiences in procuring them.

My first is S/N 4CH1036. It is all original with the original painted finish in over 90% condition along with its excellent 1945 dated stock. The stock has strap and has at least a 95% finish that is only marred by a few dings and one off colored place around the "button." The gun has all matching numbers and correct magazine. It was bought last year from a good friend who sold it to me for just under $!000.00 which was a good deal. This is much more common than your boxed set however. My gun is probably worth around the $1500.00 range, but they trade in a very small circle.

My second is S/N 4 T3059. It is in excellent condition with over 95% of the original paint, unit marked, original Canadian Wartime textile holster in excellent condition along with 2 matching mags and original tool. I purchased it for $775.00 and consider it well bought.

The original box and condition of the piece you are interested in makes it quite a nice find. The most remarkable item also on your gun is the Canadian label on the foregrip. That is very rare to find on a gun in satisfactory condition.

Jack Hiles
Mesa AZ
480 219 6676

kidvett · 09-08-2005, 12:16 AM

Tony,

This is a VERY nice set you have there. Overall condition, high bluing percentage & remaining crest on the frontstrap makes it very desirable. JL marked on spine mags ??

The accessories look genuine. A great set especially the web frog for the shoulder stock ( rare ). Is the shoulder stock marked ?? SA LTD 45 ?? Laynard is also of interest.........Well the whole set is !!

DP pistols are mostly found in the 5CH or 9T Series. Observed examples usually have numbers following the DP markings. They are rare as produced in 1946-47.

I cannot speak of the USA market but here in Canada, there is a strong market for those Canadian pistols. This DP set would start in the $3500+ area around here.........

MARC

Lugerdoc · 09-10-2005, 07:41 AM

Marc, I have several of those "rare" broad arrow C and Manufacture marked stock frogs with metal clip, available in unissued condition @$25 each. Also have a few original "JI" marked mags available in the $50 vg to $75 exc range. TH

the gunman · 09-10-2005, 09:22 AM

I two have a couple of these guns. It appears to me the decal is way to nice. Compared with the overall condtion of the gun. I beleive the decal to be a replacement. I seen decals these being sold at the PA show some 4 years ago. Just my 2 ct.

SteveM · 09-10-2005, 09:33 AM

I saw a sheet of these decals on E-bay several months ago. My 2 cents also..

lugerholsterrepair · 09-10-2005, 11:40 AM

Tony, Very nice setup! This is one most of us would want to own!

Jack says "The original box" Jack, do you believe this box to be original to a military piece? I think it's an aftermarket or made up piece.

Anyway a nice rig. Jerry Burney

Tony S. · 09-11-2005, 11:30 AM

Thanks for your comments. I was looking at the pictured in the book "Inglis Diamond" and the decal looks pretty good as well. It is my understanding that the gun offered in trade was purchased from Simpson Ltd. Galesburg, IL a couple of years back. The one listed in the book was courtesy of the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto. Do you know if the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto is some kind of museum? I just wonder how Simpson obtained this gun from the Centre for Forensic Sciences. I compared the gun pictured in the book ant the gun offered to me and they both have the same dings/markings. I am pretty sure that it is the same gun, but how did it get here?
Thanks, Tony S.
Ã¢??SEMPER PARATUSÃ¢?Â

Tony S. · 09-12-2005, 04:14 PM

I know that there has been some question about the decal. I got a new pic showing the decal. I think that it is original, what do you think?
Thanks, Tony S.
"SEMPER PARATUS"

lugerholsterrepair · 09-12-2005, 04:40 PM

Tony, Looks like it's been there awhile...I would say it's authentic. Jerry Burney

hqbmw · 09-12-2005, 08:14 PM

Jerry, I don't think the box is at all military original, but an original box made up to possibly to hide the contents from prying eyes. It seems most definitely made for the purpose to conceal and store the weapon and accessories contained.

At any rate, It is a beautiful Set-up that I would proudly own.

Jack

Tony S. · 09-29-2005, 10:20 PM

I received the gun just prior the hurricane, it is a beauty!
Thanks for the help and comments.
"SEMPER PARATUS"

09-07-2005, 01:44 PM	#1
Tony S. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Inglis High Power pistol "DP" I have been offered to trade an Inglis Browning High Power, but I have no idea of its value. It is the same gun pictured in "Inglis Diamond" by Clive M. Law's book (page 115) and also in "The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol" by R. Blake Stevens' book (page 110). I have posted pics of the gun. I saw a similar one in Joe Salter's website, but I thought that the price was high. Off course, I have to take in consideration my ignorance in these types of weapons. Thanks, Tony S. "SEMPER PARATUS"

09-07-2005, 02:17 PM	#2
hqbmw User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tony, If it helps you in valuing the gun, I can tell you about the 2 I own and my experiences in procuring them. My first is S/N 4CH1036. It is all original with the original painted finish in over 90% condition along with its excellent 1945 dated stock. The stock has strap and has at least a 95% finish that is only marred by a few dings and one off colored place around the "button." The gun has all matching numbers and correct magazine. It was bought last year from a good friend who sold it to me for just under $!000.00 which was a good deal. This is much more common than your boxed set however. My gun is probably worth around the $1500.00 range, but they trade in a very small circle. My second is S/N 4 T3059. It is in excellent condition with over 95% of the original paint, unit marked, original Canadian Wartime textile holster in excellent condition along with 2 matching mags and original tool. I purchased it for $775.00 and consider it well bought. The original box and condition of the piece you are interested in makes it quite a nice find. The most remarkable item also on your gun is the Canadian label on the foregrip. That is very rare to find on a gun in satisfactory condition. Jack Hiles Mesa AZ 480 219 6676 __________________ Jack Hiles Mesa AZ

09-10-2005, 07:41 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Marc, I have several of those "rare" broad arrow C and Manufacture marked stock frogs with metal clip, available in unissued condition @$25 each. Also have a few original "JI" marked mags available in the $50 vg to $75 exc range. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-10-2005, 11:40 AM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	Tony, Very nice setup! This is one most of us would want to own! Jack says "The original box" Jack, do you believe this box to be original to a military piece? I think it's an aftermarket or made up piece. Anyway a nice rig. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-12-2005, 04:14 PM	#9
Tony S. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know that there has been some question about the decal. I got a new pic showing the decal. I think that it is original, what do you think? Thanks, Tony S. "SEMPER PARATUS" Attached Thumbnails

09-08-2005, 12:16 AM	#3
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Tony, This is a VERY nice set you have there. Overall condition, high bluing percentage & remaining crest on the frontstrap makes it very desirable. JL marked on spine mags ?? The accessories look genuine. A great set especially the web frog for the shoulder stock ( rare ). Is the shoulder stock marked ?? SA LTD 45 ?? Laynard is also of interest.........Well the whole set is !! DP pistols are mostly found in the 5CH or 9T Series. Observed examples usually have numbers following the DP markings. They are rare as produced in 1946-47. I cannot speak of the USA market but here in Canada, there is a strong market for those Canadian pistols. This DP set would start in the $3500+ area around here......... MARC

09-10-2005, 09:22 AM	#5
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I two have a couple of these guns. It appears to me the decal is way to nice. Compared with the overall condtion of the gun. I beleive the decal to be a replacement. I seen decals these being sold at the PA show some 4 years ago. Just my 2 ct.

09-10-2005, 09:33 AM	#6
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I saw a sheet of these decals on E-bay several months ago. My 2 cents also..

09-11-2005, 11:30 AM	#8
Tony S. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your comments. I was looking at the pictured in the book "Inglis Diamond" and the decal looks pretty good as well. It is my understanding that the gun offered in trade was purchased from Simpson Ltd. Galesburg, IL a couple of years back. The one listed in the book was courtesy of the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto. Do you know if the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto is some kind of museum? I just wonder how Simpson obtained this gun from the Centre for Forensic Sciences. I compared the gun pictured in the book ant the gun offered to me and they both have the same dings/markings. I am pretty sure that it is the same gun, but how did it get here? Thanks, Tony S. Ã¢??SEMPER PARATUSÃ¢?Â

09-12-2005, 04:40 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	Tony, Looks like it's been there awhile...I would say it's authentic. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-12-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
hqbmw User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jerry, I don't think the box is at all military original, but an original box made up to possibly to hide the contents from prying eyes. It seems most definitely made for the purpose to conceal and store the weapon and accessories contained. At any rate, It is a beautiful Set-up that I would proudly own. Jack __________________ Jack Hiles Mesa AZ

09-29-2005, 10:20 PM	#12
Tony S. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I received the gun just prior the hurricane, it is a beauty! Thanks for the help and comments. "SEMPER PARATUS"