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LOT 3592
Factory Engraved “JL” Signed Belgian Browning .22 Auto Grade II Semi-
Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. 70T39008, 22 LR cal., 19 3/8 inch
round bbl., blue/coin finish, synthetic stock.
Manufactured in 1970. The rifle
features a blued barrel with blade
front and elevation adjustable
flip-up rear sights, standard
factory markings, and gold
trigger. The French grey finished
receiver shows the standard
Grade II engraving consisting of
a pair of squirrels in a tree on the
right, a pair of prairie dogs on the left,
and a single mallard in flight on the top, the latter initialed “JL”, likely factory engraver Jacquez Lodewyc. The rifle is fitted with an
attractively figured and checkered forend and stock with serrated blued steel buttplate. Includes the original factory box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering on
the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3591
Exceptional Factory Master Engraved R. Dewil, L.
Egiers, and GC Triple Signed Belgian Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action High Power Rifle -
Serial no. 1X7707, 30-06 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/French gray finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1961. Standard
barrel markings and Belgian proofs. The attractively grayed receiver body features fine scroll engraving on a darkened background with
a bugling elk on the left of the front ring and a pronghorn on the right. The floorplate is engraved with a white-tailed deer in dense
vegetation. The trigger guard features a bear surrounded by floral scroll. The rifle is signed “L.Egiers” on the right side of the receiver ring, “R. DEWIL” on the floor
plate and “GC” likely the initials of master engraver G. Cargnel on the trigger
guard. Mounted in an exceptionally well figured pistol grip stock with fine
checkering, floral carved accented borders, contrasting rosewood forend
and grip caps, gold diamond on the grip end, raised cheek piece, and vented
Pachmayr White Line recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and French Gray
finishes with limited handling marks, slight chip at the receiver tang, and crisp
engraving and stock carving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 3593
Desirable Cased Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance Semi-Automatic Pistol Set -A) Belgian Browning
Renaissance High-Power Pistol - Serial no. T213896, 9x19mm cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., satin grey finish, synthetic grips.
Manufactured in 1967. 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 lending to the contrast and bringing out the fine detail in the classic Renaissance
style. Each of the pistols 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 satin grey finish with minor handling evidence and a few patches of minor
discoloration. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine. B) Belgian Browning Renaissance Model 1955 Pistol - Serial no.
625329, 380 ACP cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., satin grey finish, synthetic grips. Manufactured in 1969. As described in “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original satin grey finish with minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
C) Belgian Browning Renaissance Baby Pistol - Serial no. 396044, 25 ACP cal., 2 1/8 inch round bbl., satin grey finish, synthetic
grips. Manufactured in 1967. As described in “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original satin grey finish with minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 11,000 - 17,000