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Seller's Inventory #: 217880

Category - Browning Belgium Pistols - Baby Browning - Handguns - European Pistols

Category
Browning Belgium Pistols - Baby Browning
Handguns - European Pistols

Spanish VINCENZO BERNEDO .25 ACP Caliber Semi-Automatic POCKET Pistol C&R

Description:
Spanish VINCENZO BERNEDO .25 ACP Caliber Semi-Automatic POCKET Pistol C&R 

Spanish Copy of the BABY BROWNING

Here we present a C&R Vincenzo Bernedo Semi-Automatic Pistol made circa 1920 in Eibar, Spain. Vincenzo Bernedo was born in Elgoibar and began his business as a gunsmith in 1912. By 1913, he had his own shop where he employed eight workers. His business picked up when World War I began in 1914, and by 1918, he had between 20 and 40 people working for him. But the end of the war in 1919 was a hard time for Bernedo, where it appears he closed shop for a while. He restarted his business in 1920, only to last about a year before selling his factory to Bonifacio Echeverria in 1921.

During World War I Bernedo made Ruby pistols for Gabilondos & Urresti, and also Eibar type pistols chambered in 6.35mm and 7.65mm that he sold under his own brand and marked V. Bernedo. Early post-War manufactured pistols based on the 1919 patent were marked “1920 PISTOLA ORIGINAL DE BERNEDO PATENTE” but these are scarce and most are marked “PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE/BERNEDO/PATENT 69952”, like this example.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. Original Finish. Bright bore. Both grips (non-matching) are in good shape and remain firm. Clear markings. The “GALESI” marked box is in good shape.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 2 inches.

Caliber: .25 ACP (6.35mm Browning)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1300

#217880
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes