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Old 08-18-2008, 10:14 PM
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WWII 9MM Browning

Hi all New to the forum. Have a question I have been wondering about.
I have a Browning 9mm. It was made for the German army WWII. It has a swastika on the side. Does that increase price much??

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Old 08-19-2008, 07:23 AM
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elkman12,

Welcome to the Forum; I see this is your first post.

Yes, Nazi proofs add to the value of a Browning Hi-Power pistol. If you have the issue holster, capture papers or any other original gear to go with it, you have a more valuable arm. Another plus is the condition: Very Good to Excellent condition adds to the value.

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Old 08-19-2008, 10:25 AM
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Not a thing with it. The bluing is not bad. Good+??
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:36 PM
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elkman12,

Do the numbers match on the slide, barrel and frame?

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Old 08-19-2008, 07:45 PM
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The same. I see on another web page that you get about 25% more for a swastika (German markings). On GunBroker I see it might run $500-$600. I guess add 25% or there about. Just wondering if that might be ball park??
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Old 08-20-2008, 12:58 PM
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elkman12,

The Waffentamt Stamp was an eagle with a small swastika in the talons.

Many folks know stamps and proofs may increase the price of a firearm and lots of stamps are added when they are not legit. The serial number range may help in determining if a stamp is honest or an add-on.

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Old 08-20-2008, 05:09 PM
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The other mark you can often find on the Brownings made under German occupation is: WA40. Which I believe is the inspector's mark. The wa40 will be quite small.
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