November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Lot consists of: (A) Browning Hi-Power with deeply cut floral Renaissance engraving on a matte silver finish. No thumbprint. Thick blade front sight, square notch rear sight, spur trigger. Gold washed trigger. Synthetic pearl grips. No engravers signature observed. Belgian proofs. Magazine with "J. Iannicelli" and a social security number. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of finish. Some marks scattered about the gun from handling and operation, and a couple spots of congealed oil. Engraving crisp and attractive. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with strong rifling. Magazine release has a dent on lower third, probably from being bumped against something at one point. (B) Browning Model 1910 engraved with renaissance flowing florals and vines. Adjustable rear sight, serrated slope front sight. Replaced synthetic pearl grips with black liner. Pinkie extension grip with same social security number as on Hi-Power magazine. Belgian proofs. CONDITION: Very good, showing little evidence of use. A few marks from handling and operation are scattered about the gun, noticeable on underside of barrel. Rear cocking serrations have some old age spotting in them. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with sharp rifling. (C) Browning Baby in .25 ACP with fixed sights and engraved in Renaissance flowing florals pattern. Synthetic pearl grips, magazine with no serial number. Front strap has been engraved "Jean '64", which corresponds to Browning date of manufacture. Belgian proofed. CONDITION: Very good, showing a few marks from handling and use, somewhat more than other pistols. Gold wash starting to lift off trigger, exposing silver at reciprocating areas. Some old age-related spotting in cocking serrations. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some frosting in lands. Housed in a custom blue velvet lined case with cardboard liner underneath. EW
Barrel Length
(A) 4 - 3/4" (B) 4 - 1/2" (C) 2"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 9mm Luger (B) .380 Auto (C) .25 ACP
Manufacturer
(ALL) Browning
Model
(A) Hi Power (B) 1910/22 (C) 1905
Serial Number
(A) 72C41033 (B) 71N10729 (C) 286227