Re: Hi-Power Pistol theory

Posted by Michaelson from 150.182.1.47 on August 17, 2000 at 11:28:57:

In Reply to: Re: Hi-Power Pistol theory posted by Tim (London) on August 17, 2000 at 11:14:01:

: You're more than correct in the 1936 date, as that is what is told us at the beginning of the movie. The P-35 was not issued to the Belgium army until 1935. The fact that it found it's way into the civilian market so soon is pretty hard to believe, but it could have happened, but Indy would not have had one issued to him, as he was out of the Belgium army almost 20 prior to the issue of the Browning. Rumor has it that Indy could have obtained through his travels in Europe just prior to the Raiders story, and so could have picked one up through his wheeling and dealings. It's all theory though. But the bottom lineis that it was possible for Indy to have had one based on the time period. It works a whole lot better than the German weapons that appeared later in the movie that hadn't even been invented yet! Regards. Michaelson

: Thanks for the info. I was sort of getting at a "brand Loyalty" for FN products as he would have used them before in the army, so maybe he gets hold of the latest model pistol...? FN make decent kit, the Hi-Power is still British army issue...! Lot of guys that I know loved the FN FAL, but we got stuck with the L1-A1 version.

: Oops gone off topic...! :)

: Tim...

Understand. I'd doubt he'd have a brand loyalty, though, as he carries everything from a Smith and Wesson, to a Colt, to a Webley, to the Browning.....I think he's using what is available at the time. (or at least the writer did. (grins)) I'll say the P-35 is about the nicest firing 9 mm I've ever shot. Very well made pistol. John Browning got that one right. Regards. Michaelson

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John Browning got 'em ALL right!! Cueball 12:24:38 8/17/2000 (5)
- To a point Michaelson 12:36:19 8/17/2000 (4)
  - Excellent commentary as always... Cueball 19:21:16 8/17/2000 (3)
    - Thank you Michaelson 10:23:55 8/18/2000 (2)
      - Big bore ammo and other manly stuff. Cueball 16:32:08 8/18/2000 (1)
        
        I liked it. (grins) (nm) Michaelson 10:02:38 8/21/2000 (0)

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: : You're more than correct in the 1936 date, as that is what is told us at the beginning of the movie. The P-35 was not issued to the Belgium army until 1935. The fact that it found it's way into the civilian market so soon is pretty hard to believe, but it could have happened, but Indy would not have had one issued to him, as he was out of the Belgium army almost 20 prior to the issue of the Browning. Rumor has it that Indy could have obtained through his travels in Europe just prior to the Raiders story, and so could have picked one up through his wheeling and dealings. It's all theory though. But the bottom lineis that it was possible for Indy to have had one based on the time period. It works a whole lot better than the German weapons that appeared later in the movie that hadn't even been invented yet! Regards. Michaelson

: : Thanks for the info. I was sort of getting at a "brand Loyalty" for FN products as he would have used them before in the army, so maybe he gets hold of the latest model pistol...? FN make decent kit, the Hi-Power is still British army issue...! Lot of guys that I know loved the FN FAL, but we got stuck with the L1-A1 version.

: : Oops gone off topic...! :)

: : Tim...

: Understand. I'd doubt he'd have a brand loyalty, though, as he carries everything from a Smith and Wesson, to a Colt, to a Webley, to the Browning.....I think he's using what is available at the time. (or at least the writer did. (grins)) I'll say the P-35 is about the nicest firing 9 mm I've ever shot. Very well made pistol. John Browning got that one right. Regards. Michaelson

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