Page 446 - 89-FLIPBOOK1

The Next Two Lots are Consecutively Serial Numbered
LOT 588
Gold Inlaid Walther “50 Jahre” Edition Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 497, 22 LR cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by Walther to commemorate
50 years of Model PP production. Features standard blade and notch sights, 60 degree safety/decocking lever, and gold washed small parts. The slide has gold wire inlaid 50th anniversary commemorative markings on the left side and “W 497 von 500” on the right. Fitted with oak leaf and acorn carved grips with the Walther banner at the top. Includes a Walther display case, certificate of authenticity for No. 217, original test target, extra magazine, factory plastic box, and cleaning brush. Consecutively serial numbered to the next lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 99% plus of the original blue finish and gold inlay remaining, with very limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Display case is excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 589
Gold Inlaid Walther “50 Jahre” Edition Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 498, 22 LR cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by Walther to commemorate
50 years of Model PP production. Features standard blade and notch sights, 60 degree safety/decocking lever, and gold washed small parts. The slide has
gold wire inlaid 50th anniversary commemorative markings on the left side and “W 498 von 500” on the right. Fitted with oak leaf and acorn carved grips with the Walther banner at the top. Includes a Walther display case, certificate of authenticity, original test target, extra magazine, factory plastic box, and cleaning brush. Consecutively serial numbered to the previous lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 99% plus of the original blue finish and gold inlay remaining, with very limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Display case is excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 590
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance Challenger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Case and Extra Barrel - Serial no. 14974U69, 22 LR cal., 6 3/4 inch round bbl., French grey finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1969. Features fixed blade front and adjustable notched tangent
rear sights. Standard
markings and features,
with floral scroll engraving on the slide, frame, and chamber with
punch dot background. Fitted with checkered and floral engraved grip. Includes black leatherette case with an extra 4 1/2 inch barrel, user’s manual, and key.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original French grey finish with minimal handling marks, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection.
LOT 591
Engraved Belgian Browning Renaissance
High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
245RR82841, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., French grey finish,
pearlite grips. Manufactured in 1977. Features fixed blade and notch sights, standard markings and Belgian proofs, full coverage Renaissance grade leafy scroll engraving, and smooth faux pearl grips. A Browning soft case is also included.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with over 97% of the French gray finish remaining, with scattered handling marks, and cycling wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 592
Belgian Browning Centennial High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 1878D-1756, 9 mm para cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. One of
3,500 manufactured in 1978. With Browning hardwood commemorative case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 593
Belgian Browning Centennial High-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 1878D-2827, 9 mm para cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. One of 3,500 manufactured in 1978. With Browning hardwood commemorative case. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, some light surface oxidation
in the slide serrations. Grips are excellent with limited handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
444 Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000