Gun Collectors Dream Auction #78 Mixed Firearms
Lot 1353:
Sold for: $375
Description
A Browning Model 1911-22 A1 Full Size Semi-Automatic Pistol, chambered in .22 LR. The pistol features a matte black finish on its metal components and is fitted with checkered, light brown wooden grip panels. Visible markings include ‘Browning Arms Co. Morgan, UT. U.S.A.’ on the right side of the slide, ‘1911 | 22′ with the Browning Buckmark logo on the left, and ’22 L.R.’ in the ejection port, with the serial number ’51EZW06756′ on the frame. It is accompanied by its original black plastic hard case, which is embossed with ‘1911 | 22’ and includes a yellow label confirming it as a ‘1911-22 .22 L.R. CAL. Autoloading Rimfire Pistol’ (also noted in French as ‘Pistolet semi-automatique à percussion latérale de C. 22 LR’). Also included are a single black polymer magazine, various documents (listing the model and serial number, dated ‘NOV 19 2014’), and a cable gun lock marked ‘REGAL R15101’ and ‘ADVERTENCIA!’.
Condition report:
The pistol appears in excellent, near-new condition with minimal signs of handling or wear. The matte black finish is largely intact, and the wooden grip panels show no significant damage. The accompanying hard case, magazine, documents, and gun lock are also in excellent condition.
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