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Lot 488: Factory Engraved Belgium Browning Renaissance Three Pistol Cased

Factory Engraved Belgium Browning Renaissance Three Pistol Cased Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 488: Factory Engraved Belgium Browning Renaissance Three Pistol Cased

Factory Engraved Belgium Browning Renaissance Three Pistol Cased Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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A) Cased Engraved Belgium Browning High Power Renaissance Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: High Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm para
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch round
Finish: coin
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 3179
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 162
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in Belgium in 1964. Features heavily engraved vine and floral scroll covering 95% of the pistol. This engraving pattern continues across the sides of the frame, around the trigger guard, and on the grip straps. The Browning address on the left side of the frame is flanked by the engraving, as is the serial number on the right side of the frame. Gold washed trigger and unmarked magazine. Finished with synthetic mother of pearl grips. Includes a hardwood Browning fitted hard case for all three pistols.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 98% original coin finish. There is a small spot of light flaking and pitting on the upper edge of the left side of the slide, otherwise only light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with scratches and small dents on the lid and sides as well as some light discoloration on the interior lining.



B) Engraved Belgium Browning Renaissance .380 Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 1955
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 380 ACP
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch round
Finish: coin
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 3179
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 162
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Produced in Belgium circa 1966, this pistol exhibits beautiful floral and vine pattern factory engraving covering 98% of the pistol. Fixed sights, with the two line address on the left side of the slide, matching slide and frame numbers, Belgian proofs, gold trigger, grip safety, and smooth imitation pearl grips. In a shared case with guns "A" and "C" of this lot.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 95% of the original coin finish. The areas between the slide serrations show bubbling and light flaking on the finish, otherwise only light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent.



C) Engraved Belgium Browning Baby Vest Pocket Renaissance Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Baby
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 ACP
Barrel: 2 1/8 inch round
Finish: coin
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 3179
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 162
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1963. This pistol features the factory Renaissance engraving of vine and floral designs with 95% coverage that extends to both sides of the frame, slide, trigger guard and back grip strap. The left side of the slide is marked, "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY/MADE IN BELGIUM" with the serial number stamped on the frame. It has a gold wash trigger and synthetic mother of pearl grips. Cased with "A" and "B" guns.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. With 99% original coin finish, crisp clear markings and highly detailed engravings. With minimal light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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