July 13-15, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2021
Marked on front strap "LGK Sb / 0189", which is repeated on magazine baseplate, and indicates state police station in Salzburg with 0189 rack number. Matching numbers observed on frame, slide, and barrel. Ring hammer, internal extractor. Serrated ramp front sight, U notch rear sight. Left side of slide with "FABRIQUE NATIONAL D'ARMES DE GUERRRE / HERSTAL BELGIQUE / BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE", with Belgian proofs. Belgian proofs also on barrel and left side of frame. Thumbprint slide. Checkered walnut grips with red painted interiors. Bottom of frame with what looks to be an old partially damaged import mark. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the blue with some handling and storage marks throughout, including a mark on slide from takedown lever/slide release, and high edge wear. Grips straps with patina from handling. Grips are very good with some marks from handling and storage, but no cracks or storage. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with strong rifling. EW