Business Intrigue Gone Wrong: High Powers for Oman

Published on May 16, 2022
Duration: 6:21

This video details a unique batch of Browning High Power pistols allegedly destined for Oman but never delivered. The story involves a side deal brokered by Paul Van Hee, a Cadillac Gage sales agent, who had 36 pistols engraved with Omani crests. Errors in the engraving and the unauthorized nature of the deal led to its collapse. These pistols are now NFA-exempt collector items due to their unique history and configuration.

Quick Summary

A unique batch of 36 Browning High Power pistols were engraved with Omani crests but never delivered to Oman due to an unauthorized side deal. These collector items are NFA-exempt when paired with their original shoulder stocks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Omani High Power Mystery
  2. 00:55Paul Van Hee's Side Deal for Oman
  3. 02:29Engraving Errors and Identification
  4. 03:57Stock and Holster Configuration
  5. 04:26The Failed Deal and FN's Response
  6. 05:24NFA Exemption Status Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story behind the Omani High Power pistols?

These Browning High Power pistols were engraved with Omani crests as part of a side deal by Paul Van Hee, who aimed to sell them to Oman. The deal failed when FN discovered his unauthorized actions, and the pistols remained in the US as collector items.

Were these High Power pistols actually sent to Oman?

No, despite the Omani crests, these specific 36 pistols never reached Oman. FN Herstal later sold 5,000 standard High Powers directly to Oman without any special markings.

Are these Omani High Power pistols legal to own?

Yes, these specific pistols, when possessed with their original Belgian production shoulder stocks, are officially exempted from the National Firearms Act (NFA) by the ATF and do not require a tax stamp.

What distinguishes these Omani High Power pistols from standard ones?

They feature custom engraving of Omani crests, sometimes with errors like the dagger pointing the wrong way on early examples. The engraving is also noted as being shallower than factory FN work.

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