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The Following 2 Belgian Browning Renaissance High- Power Pistols are Consecutively Serial Numbered
LOT 1682
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance
High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no.
72C47560, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., French
grey finish, pearlite grips. Manufactured in 1972. Features
fixed blade and notch sights, standard markings and Belgian proofs, full coverage
Renaissance grade leafy scroll engraving, and smooth faux pearl grips. Consecutively
serial numbered to the following lot. A hardwood display case is also included.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original finish with light handling marks. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1683
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance
High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no.
72C47561, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., French
grey finish, pearlite grips. Manufactured in 1972. Features
fixed blade and notch sights, standard markings and Belgian
proofs, full coverage Renaissance grade leafy scroll engraving, and smooth faux pearl grips. Consecutively serial numbered to the previous lot.
A hardwood display case is also included.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original French grey finish with light handling marks. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1684
Very Scarce Factory Engraved Gold Plated Beretta Model 421 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 46367C, 6.35 mm auto cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., gold finish,
plastic grips. This factory engraved Model 421 was manufactured in 1961
as a “deluxe edition” of the famed Model 418 pattern pistol. There is little
English language information on the Model 421, however the very limited run of pistols is described by J.B. Wood in his book “Beretta Automatic Pistols” on page 42; the Model 421 was manufactured in a serial number range outside of that of the Model 418, which explains the late date code and high serial number. The pistol has a beautiful full-coverage floral engraving, with the left slide flat marked “P.BERETTA-CAL.6.35-GARDONE V.T.” and the right marked “MADE in ITALY”, proof marks and “XVII” date code on the left side of the trigger guard, angled grip serrations, and a contoured grip safety. Included is a velvet-lined form fitted Beretta case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus of the original gold finish with minor handling evidence. Case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. A very fine addition to any Beretta collection!
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1685
Very Scarce Factory Engraved Gold Plated Beretta Model 421 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 20018C, 6.35 mm auto cal., 2 1/4
inch round bbl., gold finish, plastic grips. This factory engraved Model
421 was manufactured in 1957 as a “deluxe edition” of the famed Model
418 pattern pistol. There is little English language information on the
Model 421 due to its scarcity, however the very limited run of pistols is
described by J.B. Wood in his book “Beretta Automatic Pistols” on page 42.
The pistol has a beautiful full-coverage floral engraving, with the left slide
flat marked “P.BERETTA-CAL.6.35-GARDONE V.T.” and the right marked “MADE in ITALY”, proof marks and “1957” date code to the rear of the left grip strap, angled grip serrations, and a contoured grip safety. Included is a velvet-lined form fitted Beretta case. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus of the original gold finish, with some minor edge wear. Case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. A very fine addition to any Beretta collection!
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1686
Cased J. M.
Debrus Signed
Engraved and
Gold Inlaid
Browning Gold
Classic High-
Power Semi-
Automatic
Pistol - Serial
no. 245GC027, 9
mm Luger cal., 4
3/4 inch round
bbl., French
grey finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured
1984-1986.
Floral scroll
engraving with two birds on top of the slide,
five gold inlays on the slide as well, and “027 OF FIVE HUNDRED” marked frame. The rear right of the slide is signed “J.M. Debrus” behind the serrations. Includes the original box, a Browning presentation case, key, and case sleeve.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% of original French grey finish with light handling marks and crisp grip checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1687
Cased Set of Three Belgian Browning Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Belgian Browning High-Power Pistol - Serial no. T172511, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured
in 1966. Features fixed
blade and notch sights,
standard markings
and Belgian proofs,
and checkered walnut
grips. Includes black
leatherette Browning
display case for the
three pistols in the set.
CONDITION: Excellent
overall, retaining 98%
plus original blue finish with light handling marks and
crisp grip checkering. The display case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. B) Belgian Browning Model 1955 Pistol - Serial no. 600141, 9 mm Kurz cal., 3 3/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1967. Features fixed blade and notch sights, standard marking and Belgian proofs, and checkered “BROWNING” marked plastic grips. Cased with “A” and “C.”
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp grip checkering. C) Belgian Browning Baby Pistol - Serial no. 361894, 6.35 mm auto cal., 2 1/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1966. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, standard markings and Belgian proofs, and checkered “BROWNING” marked plastic grips. Cased with “A” and “B.”
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000
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