*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON.

SN 171J74. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a retriever has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, M. Bodson, is at bottom of left hand scene. Striking dark flame/ burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Oct. 28, 1974. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock, with some exceptionally small areas of lifting on right side of forend. Mechanically crisp. 4-51912 MGM197 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3574

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3574	$18,975.00	RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON. SN 171J74. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a retriever has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, M. Bodson, is at bottom of left hand scene. Striking dark flame/ burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Oct. 28, 1974. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock, with some exceptionally small areas of lifting on right side of forend. Mechanically crisp. 4-51912 MGM197 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3574 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON.