How did this pistol stump Jonathan Ferguson? The Arcus-Ranger Browning Hi-Power
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This week's mystery weapon was sent to Jonathan Ferguson by a fan who had screenshotted an image from the Channel 4 TV show, Utopia. The weapon appeared to be a version of the recognisable Browning Hi-Power. However, Jonathan noticed some subtle differences that led to the rediscovery of a little-known line of British-built small arms and a small gap in our collection...
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