Mystery solved! The origin of this pistol has now been determined. In the Belgian Browning Pistol book by Anthony Vanderlinden on page 158, this pistol is described as being a post WWII French contract, having the following characteristics:
Serial range between 1-30,000.
No bevel on slide extension Wooden grips without lanyard.
Same Triggerguard marking as the one illustrated.
16 serration slide.
Long slide grooves.
Barrel and slide numbered internally.
Amazing what a little research will do!
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