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Lot 1373:Engraved and Gold Inlaid FN Browning 1900 with Pearl Grips

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1373:Engraved and Gold Inlaid FN Browning 1900 with Pearl Grips

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Fabrique Nationale Browning Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips and Presentation Style Case

Manufactured between 1899-1911. This example features fine scroll pattern and border engraving with gold inlaid bordering. Blade front and notch rear sights with pop-up cocking indicator, with stacked matching numbers on the right side of the rear sight, slide and frame, Liege proofs in the same arrangement on the left, "FABRIQUE- NATIONALE-HERSTAL-LIEGE,(BROWNING'S-PATENT)" marked on the left of the slide, and an oval pistol and FN logo over "BREVETE-S.G.D.G." on the left of the frame. "FEU" and "SUR" safety markings, and the grips are lustrous pearl. Includes a wooden presentation style display case. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

ConditionVery fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with a few small patches of light pitting, a ding on the right rear edge of the frame, strong gold inlay, and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with some light handling marks. Mechanically functions stiff, has a hang up when charging the slide.
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ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
Model1900
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge7.65 mm auto
Barrel4 inch round
Finishblue/gold
Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2667
Catalog page285
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