^Lot 215 Scarce Renaissance Engraved Belgian Browning Medalist Semi-Automatic Pistol

Scarce Renaissance Engraved Belgian Browning Medalist Semi-Automatic Pistol, Cased with Accessories, #41169T72, .22 LR cal., 6.75'' vent rib barrel, French gray finish. One-piece walnut target grip with left side thumbrest, and Schnabel walnut forend; both are finely checkered with floral scroll engraving. Front sight is a pinned Patridge blade, rear sight is fully adjustable with a square-notched groove. Pistol also features a gold colored trigger, blued shell deflector pin, and includes one correct 10-round Browning factory magazine. Displaying approx. 75% coverage in superb floral scroll Renaissance engraving. Marked ''MADE IN BELGIUM'' on the right side of the barrel. Mfg'd 1972. In a black pebble grained leatherette presentation case with key, red baize interior, blank rectangular brass plaque on the lid, and Browning oval medallion on the inside. Includes original instruction manual, sealed black plastic cartridge block; French gray finished barrel weights (3), screwdriver, and barrel weight adapter. Pistol is in excellent overall condition, appearing unfired, retaining approx. 99% factory finish, with only a few very minor handling marks on the barrel. Factory lettering and engraving are sharp. Grip and forend are like new. Action is crisp. Bore is mirror bright with excellent rifling. Case is in excellent overall condition, with a few light scuffs and storage marks to the exterior; brass plaque on the lid is tarnished. Accessories are like new. Considered scarce as only 382 of these pistols were produced. Est.: $4,000-$5,500. (C&R/PPT)