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LOT 714
Scarce Excellent Cased Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance Grade Medalist Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 40419T71, 22 LR cal., 6 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., French grey finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1971. One of only 382. Standard markings and features including the 75% coverage floral
LOT 717
Scarce Factory Engraved
Belgian Browning
Renaissance Grade Challenger Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 58899U73, 22 LR cal.,
4 1/2 inch round bbl., French grey finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1973, this is one of only 437 Renaissance
Grade Challenger pistols produced, and one of only 121 with a 4 1/2
inch barrel. It has standard markings including the near full coverage Renaissance Grade floral scroll engraving. It is fitted with Patridge blade and adjustable notch sights, gold finished serrated trigger, and a wraparound, floral carved, and checkered walnut grip.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus original French grey finish with a few
small patches of aged protective coating on the barrel and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp carving/checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 718
Excellent Cased Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance Semi-Automatic Pistol
Set -A) Browning High Power Renaissance Pistol - Serial no. T158254, 9 mm para cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., gray finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1966. Standard markings and features. With Browning black vinyl case and an extra set of grips. Cased with “B” and “C”.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original gray finish with limited minor handling marks. Grips are fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with storage and handling marks and high edge wear on the lining. B) Browning 380 Auto Pistol - Serial no. 597981, 380 ACP cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., gray finish, plastic grips. Manufactured between 1954 and 1968. With an extra set of grips. Cased with “A” and “C”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gray finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. C) Browning Baby Pistol - Serial no. 351307, 6.35 mm cal., 2 inch round bbl., gray finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1964. Standard Renaissance markings and features. With an extra set of grips. Cased with ‘A’ and ‘B’.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gray finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000
scroll engraving. Includes
a Browning black
leatherette case, four
barrel weights, tool, and
cartridge block.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original French grey finish
with a few scattered very light handling marks and slight loss on the front strap. The wood is also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp carving/checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with some light handling/ storage wear.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 715
Scarce Factory Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning
Challenger Gold Line Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 14040U2, 22 LR
cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Introduced in 1962, this
is one of only 147 Gold Line Challenger pistols manufactured with a 4 1/2 inch
barrel. It has standard markings on each side of the barrel and Liege proofs on the
bottom, and the serial number is on the front grip strap. The barrel, slide, and frame
have been factory embellished with gold inlaid borders. Fitted with blade and adjustable notch rear sights, and a checkered wraparound walnut grip.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original blue finish with a few scattered light handling marks and a couple very light dings in the front sight blade. The grips are very fine with a few scattered minor dings and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 716
Scarce Excellent Cased Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Medalist Gold Line Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 37405T4, 22 LR cal.,
6 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. One of only 407, with this example manufactured in 1964. Standard markings including the beautifully subtle gold wire borders and designs. Includes
a Browning leatherette
case, full barrel weight set, tool, and cartridge block.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original blue finish and gold inlay with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with most of the original varnish remaining and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with limited mild handling/storage wear.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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