2024

RARE, 2 BARREL CASED BROWNING RENISSANCE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
RARE, 2 BARREL CASED BROWNING RENISSANCE
CHALLENGER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. S# 40549U71. Bbl. 4 3/4" w/ ramped back cut squared blade having serrated face; factory adjustable rear that extends to rear of frame. Mfg. 1971 as 2 bbl. cased set w/ internet references indicating less than 10 produced as Renaissance model w/ extra bbl. Challenger model mfg. 1962-1975, Challenger II from 1975-1982 & Challenger III from 1982-1985. Very nice foliate scroll engraving w/ dark punch dot backgrounds. Gold plated wide serrated target trigger. Gloss finished fancy walnut grips having carved scroll pattern at top of each side plus bordered fine LPI cut checkering. Safety, mag. latch & slide lock are black; balance of finish is grey satin nickel. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Dark blue leatherette lockable case having rectangular brass plaque on lid, compartmentalized medium blue velvet interior for pistol & its matching engraved 6 3/4" bbl. Unmarked Browning style black zippered pouch w/ red flannel lining. Original manual & case key. CONDITION: all aspects of entire set are near excellent including bores; appears new & unfired. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3927/NW). CURIO. $3,500-4,500.