ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

The left side of the slide has the standard two-line Fabrique Nationale and Browning markings with a eagle / swastika flanked by two eagle / WaA613 proof markings. An addition eagle / WaA613 proof is stamped before the Browning marking. The left side of the frame also has the eagle / swastika flanked by two eagle / WaA613 proofs and the oval "FN" marking on the trigger guard. The sides and top of the slide have floral engravings. Matching serial numbers are marked on the left side of the slide and frame and on the unfinished barrel, under an eagle / swastika. The magazine is marked with the number "56297". Black checkered hard rubber grips with raised FN markings. Complete with a "5 / 40036" marked spare magazine and brown leather holster marked in ink with Browning and caliber markings on the inside flap and an "A.K." crest.

Fine as custom engraved with approximately 80% of the faded original blue finish with high edge wear, some minor to moderate scratches and minor to heavy thinning on the slide. There are traces of a smooth brown patina on the front grip strap. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. The markings are highlighted in white and are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with moderate age cracking on the flap. The stitching is tight.