Tell me about my new Inglis Hi-Power

[RangeRover]

Just arrived. Have been looking for some time, and finally found one in my price range. Like most...well, all really...of my milsurps it's not mint. Sadly it spent some time gathering moisture inside a P37 holster, so is a bit rough where the fabric at the flap was in contact. No decal.





Numbers on frame, slide and barrel match, but font used for s/n on barrel is perhaps a bit different. No crossed pennants visible on the barrel either, though that area is a bit rough so may be obliterated? (used flash for this photo to try to highlight)



Anything stick out? as interesting/concerning? I intend to put her to use at the range once in a while, so would welcome any advice as to how to make sure I treat her with respect, keep her running smoothly and, with my son's help, get another 70 years out of her.

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[jonnyc]

Looks like a good honest wartime pistol in great shape. How's the bore? Keep it cleaned and lubed, and change out the springs every few thousand rounds. Should go forever.

[stencollector]

It does not have the "No2" engraved before the Mk 1* designation on the slide, indicating it was not in Cdn service after around 1948 or so.

It almost looks like there is some heat signature just above the Cdn proof mark (behind the trigger). Did someone weld a loose locking lug inside the frame or is that just a sensitive digital camera catching a difference in surface texture?

[Peter Laidler]

Loose locking shoulders were seen as a problem for us but it was decided that an 'oil squeeze' didn't indicate a loose one (and I agree.....) The only problem as I seem to remember was the tapered trigger axis pin hole would oversize on the old ones that had been stripped and assembled zillions of times.

To be honest, great old clunkers that have stood the test of time. I used to feel sorry sometimes during our annual weapons test because the first 6 in the Armoury were the ones that were used of course and they'd get a real battering with the powerful Mk2z ammo we used. I think it was filled with dynamite!

[RangeRover]

Bore is good, and I'll take another look inside soon, Stencollector, to investigate the "heat" marking. If welded, what are the implications?

[browningautorifle]

I seriously doubt you'll find welding so relax. That's just the reaction of time and rust to a hard metal(the locking lug)as opposed to the softer metal(the frame). It's fine.

[RangeRover]

Thanks. I've not had the opportunity to see many comparables. I did peek inside and the join between the lug and the frame is very tidy, no welding visible.

[Brian Dick]

Right as rain.