They still have the smaller half moon sights and original nub thumb safety. They also received a lot of hand fitting which ended in 1970 when the polishing was done by machine. The real difference in the T series bluing compared to those that followed is that they were the last BHPs to be hand polished. Oddly this process created a deeper darker blue-black finish which is one of the things coveted about the T series. Early Ts might have the older rust bluing but most guns by 1962-1963 get salt bluing which was a cost saving measure. The T was added to BHP serial numbers as an inventory code and accounting designation. Many people consider these post WWII guns to be the best of the BHP in terms of fit and finish. The T series which is the first external extractor BHP. They have a high level of collector value. ![]() ![]() Correct mags, grips and the leather pouch all add to the value.
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