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Lot #3744
Lot #3746

Lot 3745: Four R. DeWil Signed Belgian Browning High-Power Pistols

Documented Set of Four Special Order Consecutively Serialized R. DeWil Signed and Game Scene Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistols with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3745: Four R. DeWil Signed Belgian Browning High-Power Pistols

Documented Set of Four Special Order Consecutively Serialized R. DeWil Signed and Game Scene Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistols with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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A) Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Pistol

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: High-Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: French grey
Grip: pearlite
Stock:
Item Views: 1509
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists the four consecutively serialized pistols as shipped to Wilson's Riviera Buy and Sell in Riviera Beach, Florida, on September 18, 1972. Manufactured in 1972, and consecutively serialized with the other three pistols in the lot. Features fixed blade and notch sights, standard markings and Belgian proofs, full coverage Renaissance grade leafy scroll engraving with game scenes on the slides of all four pistols with a hound chasing two pheasants in a woodland on the left, encircled hound with rabbit in mouth on top, and hound chasing three ducks through a woodland on the right and smooth faux pearl grips. Each pistol is signed "R DEWIL" on either the left or right side game scenes. Includes an article copy of the cover story from the March-April 2004 newsletter of the Browning Collectors Association by Roger Quisenberry, which recounts his efforts to request Browning to create the custom set, the use of the renaissance pattern engraving found on the Browning Grade III .22 LR rifles, and the work on all four pistols performed by R. DeWil.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% original French grey finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.



B) Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Pistol

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: High-Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: French grey
Grip: pearlite
Stock:
Item Views: 1509
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% of original French grey finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.



C) Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Pistol

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: High-Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: French grey
Grip: pearlite
Stock:
Item Views: 1509
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% of original French grey finish with light handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.



D) Belgian Browning Renaissance High-Power Pistol

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: High-Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: French grey
Grip: pearlite
Stock:
Item Views: 1509
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% original French grey finish with light handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional and truly unmatched custom set of custom Browning High-Power pistols all embellished by and bearing the signature of the same master engraver.



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