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LOT 3575
Desirable Cased
Factory Engraved
Belgian Browning
Renaissance Semi-
Automatic Pistol Set
-A) Belgian Browning
Renaissance
High-Power Pistol
- Serial no. T158222,
9x19mm cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl.,
coin finish, synthetic
grips. Manufactured
in 1966. Each of the
three pistols in this set
feature a blade front
sight and fixed notch
rear sight, standard
factory markings,
and a gold washed
trigger. Additionally,
all three pistols display
beautifully executed
near full coverage floral
scroll engraving over
a darkened matted
background bringing
out the fine detail in
the classic Renaissance style, and are fitted with a set of attractive synthetic pearl grips.
Includes is a factory black leatherette Browning display case with red felt interior that
houses the entire set.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original coin finish with minor handling
evidence and some areas showing some dried grease. Mechanically excellent. The case is
very fine. B) Belgian Browning Renaissance Model 1955 Pistol - Serial no. 591963, 9 mm
Short/380 cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., coin finish, synthetic grips. Manufactured in 1966. As
described in “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining minor handling evidence and some areas of dried grease. Mechanically excellent. C) Belgian Browning Baby
Renaissance Pistol - Serial no. 351216, 6.35 mm cal., 2 1/8 inch round bbl., coin finish, synthetic grips. Manufactured in 1966. As described in “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original finish with minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 3576
Renaissance Pattern Engraved Belgian
Fabrique Nationale Model 1910 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no.
542639, 9 mm Short/380 cal., 3 1/2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in
Belgium c. 1930s-1960s, “lion/PV” and “star/K”
proofed. Featuring Renaissance pattern relief
engravings covering 80% plus of the frame and
slide. Fitted with a pair of “FN” monogrammed
checkered black plastic grips and an nickel
plated magazine. Includes a leatherette case,
an extra nickel plated magazine, cleaning rod,
and manual.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally
embellished, retaining 99% nickel plating with
limited minor handling marks, a few specs of
spotting visible on the chamber hood, and
deep, crisp extensive engraving. The grips are
very fine with a few light handling marks and
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The
case is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3577
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning
Renaissance High-Power Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 72C41026, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., French gray/gold finish,
pearlite grips. Manufactured in 1972. Features extensive relief cut
floral Renaissance pattern engravings across most of the frame
and slide. Matching partial serial number “026” marked on the
interior of the slide. Fitted with a pair of Nacrolac Pearl grips and
French grayed magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as factory embellished, retaining 99%
original French gray and gold plate finishes with some dried grease,
limited minor handling marks, and crisp engravings. Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500