*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-64 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 539974. Cal. 243 WIN. Standard weight 24″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Receiver and bolt have matching SN’s. Monte Carlo walnut stock with narrow pattern checkering, sling swivels and plastic buttplate. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has 90% re-blued finish. Action has 90% blue. Stock has glossy refinish showing light marks. Mechanics are fine. Good bore. 52672-6 DS (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 2582

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE WWII BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

SN 21294. Cal. 30-06. Proper 20″ carbine bbl. After market globe front sight mounted on integral ramp. Lyman 48WJS receiver sight. Rear bridge has one added hole. Action has prewar safety and cloverleaf tang. Bolt body has no visible SN. Bolt handle is ground for scope clearance. Walnut straight comb stock with hand checkering, checkered steel buttplate and Super Grade stock bases and sling swivels. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and receiver have 90% orig blue. Bolt handle is re-blued. Floorplate, buttplate and trigger guard have worn blue. Stock shows spots of finish loss with scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Good bright bore. 52672-15 DS (1,500-2,250) C&R – Lot 2583

Revised: 10/25/2017

Please Note: Gun is rebored from 308. Caliber marking is hand stamped. Barrel is re-blued. Bottom of barrel is stamped “X” only.

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 343748. Cal. 358 WIN. Light sporter 22″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood and folding leaf rear sight. Receiver and bolt have matching numbers. Alloy trigger guard and floorplate. Walnut straight comb stock with hand checkering and sling swivels. LOP is 14″ over after market Pachmayr pad. CONDITION: Fine. Over 95% orig metal finish. Orig stock finish shows spots of wear, scratches and handling marks. Bolt body has some hardened grease. Mechanics are crisp. Nice bright bore. 52672-12 DS (500-800) C&R – Lot 2584

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 513168. Cal. 30-06. Featherweight 22″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood and folding leaf rear sight. Receiver and bolt have matching SN’s. Monte Carlo walnut stock with hand checkering, sling swivels and plastic buttplate. Alloy trigger guard floorplate. CONDITION: Very fine showing little use. Over 98% metal finish. Very good orig stock finish shows a few small dents and handling marks. Buttplate has four chipped checkering diamonds. Crisp mechanics. Very good bright bore. 52672-5 DS (1,250-1,500) C&R – Lot 2585

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT IN 338 WIN MAG CAL.

SN G1004959. Cal. .338 Win. Mag. 24″ rnd bbl with fixed rear in ramp blade front sight. Full pistol grip butt stock with cheek pc checkered at fore grip and wrist, mounted for swing swivels and with Winchester brand white lined pad. Mounted with Leupold 3X9 Vari-X2 scope. All visible numbers match. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining approximately 95 to 97% original finish to both wood and metal. Bore is bright and shiny. Optics are clear and mechanics are crisp. 52590-1 JSL (850-1,250) – Lot 2586

*WINCHESTER PRE-64 MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 383895. Cal. 300 H&H Mag. Standard weight with 26″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood and folding leaf rear sight. Bolt body and follower are jeweled. Receiver and bolt have matching SN’s. Walnut Monte Carlo cheekpiece stock with black forearm tip, steel grip cap, Super Grade hand checkering, Super Grade bases and sling swivels with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and action retain over 97% blue with small spots. Bolt body has some jeweling wear and hardened grease. Very good orig stock finish shows a few small bumps and marks. Mechanics are crisp. Nice bright bore. 52672-21 DS (4,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2587

*WINCHESTER PRE WWII MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 17871. Cal. 30-06. Standard weight with 24″ bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood, elevator adjustable sporting rear sight and Lyman 48 receiver sight. Rear receiver bridge is undrilled. Action has cloverleaf tang and prewar safety. Receiver and bolt have matching numbers. Floorplate is stamped “SUPER GRADE”. Walnut straight comb cheekpiece stock with black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap, Super Grade hand checkering, Super Grade bases and sling swivels with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and receiver retain over 95% rust blued finish. Floorplate, trigger guard and buttplate have very good re-blued finish. Orig stock finish shows small finish chips, scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Very good bright bore. 52672-18 DS (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2588

*WINCHESTER 52 SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 63305. Cal. 22LR. 24″ tapered sporting weight bbl with filler in front ramp. Action is equipped with Griffin & Howe side mount holding a Lyman Alaskan 2-1/2 power scope with post reticle. Floor plate is marked “SPORTING”. Includes 1 Winchester marked 5 rnd mag. Cheek piece walnut stock with black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap, checkered steel buttplate and military style leather sling on Super Grade swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & action retain over 95% orig blue. Stock shows a few scratches and marks. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Optics clear. 52548-2 DS (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2589

*PAIR OF FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 52 RIFLES.

1) WINCHESTER 52 A TARGET. SN 40517A. Cal. 22LR. Target weight 28″ bbl. J.W. Fecker target scope with standard crosshairs and external adjustments mounted on bbl blocks. Tangent leaf rear sight, front sight ramp has filler. Speed lock action. Includes one detachable 5-rnd mag with 1919 patent date. Band fastened walnut target stock with sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. Stock modifications include thinning at wrist and comb area, point pattern hand checkering on wrist and forend, added black grip cap with orange spacer and black diamonds on both sides of stock near front receiver ring. CONDITION: Very good. Over 80% orig blue showing spots of freckling. Stock has lightly worn refinish showing scratches and marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bore. Scope has intact optics with spots of corrosion on exterior. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 52 PRE A SPORTER. SN 38070. Cal. 22LR. Tapered 24″ Sporter bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood and Redfield receiver sight. Floorplate is marked “SPORTING”. Includes one orig style 5-rnd mag. Straight comb walnut stock with small oval cheekpiece, black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap, hand checkering, Super Grade bases and sling swivels with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. 95% orig blue. Stock has areas of worn and lifted finish and shows scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bore. C&R 52672-28, 52672-29 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2590

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF WINCHESTER SPORTER MODEL 75 AND 52 RIFLES.

1) WINCHESTER 75 SPORTER. SN 50393. Cal. 22LR. Tapered 23-3/4″ sporter weight bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood, filler in rear dovetail with Lyman 57EW receiver sight. Smooth top receiver. Floorplate is marked “SPORTING”. Includes one orig style 5-rnd detachable mag. Straight comb stock of fancy walnut with hard rubber grip cap, hand checkering, sling swivels and grooved steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and receiver retain 95% blue. Floorplate and trigger guard have 40% blue with balance flaking to brown patina. Buttplate and mag release shows some corrosion. Stock shows numerous scratches, small dents and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bore. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 52C SPORTER. SN 86920C. Cal. 22LR. Tapered 24″ Sporter weight bbl. Ramp mounted bead front sight with hood. Receiver is equipped with 1-pc Redfield scope mount. Floorplate has trigger adjustments. Includes one orig style 5-rnd mag. Monte Carlo cheekpiece walnut stock with black forearm tip, steel grip cap, hand checkering, Super Grade bases and sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate CONDITION: Very fine. 97% orig blue. Orig stock finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks. Stock has hairline crack extending form left rear corner of trigger guard. Mechanics are crisp. Very good bright bore. C&R 52672-30, 52672-31 (2,250-3,000) – Lot 2591

*WINCHESTER ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED MODEL 61 PUMP RIFLE.

SN 99868. Cal. 22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl. Finely upgraded gun with custom engraving and gold inlays by master engraver, Angelo Bee, formerly with FN. French gray finished receiver features highly detailed game scenes. Right side shows hawk pursuing a rabbit in gold inlay with multi colored finish. Left side depicts gold inlaid fox attempting to catch flying partridge. Top of receiver has bust of hunting dog with collar. Balance of receiver sides and top have full coverage foliate scroll which extends to top tang with smaller portions on floorplate and trigger guard bow. Breech and muzzle ends of bbl have gold wire inlay. “WINCHESTER-MODEL 61-” portion of bbl marking is inlaid in gold. Gold plated trigger. Angelo Bee’s signature is located at rear of lower left receiver flat. Rifle is stocked in deluxe style with exhibition flame grained walnut. Flat bottom forearm has wrap around hand checkering. Stock has checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap and French grey finished steel buttplate with hand cut checkerboard pattern with floral highlights around screws. Receiver and trigger assembly have matching SN’s. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity for this rifle signed by Angelo Bee and dated Jan. 16, 2014. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Metal retains over 98% finish. Wood has very good gloss finish showing a few small marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bright bore. 52678-3 DS (5,000-6,500) C&R – Lot 2592

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*MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 03 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SIGNED BY MASTER ENGRAVER ANGELO BEE.

SN 93129. Cal. 22 Auto. 20″ rnd bbl, full blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stocks with crescent buttplate and pistol grip. This rifle is masterfully engraved and gold inlaid. Engraving appears at the breech end of bbl. There are two bbl bands inlaid in gold around the muzzle “WINCHESTER” inlaid in gold. “WP” proof is gold inlaid. Receiver has floral scroll engraving overall bordered by gold line. Left side of receiver shows a vignette in relief of a dog flushing birds. Birds are inlaid in gold. Dog is inlaid in gold and platinum. Background is a pewter color with very fine detail. Right side of receiver has a vignette of a fox flushing grouse. Fox and grouse are in relief and inlaid with rose gold. This vignette also has a pewter background with fine detail. Top of receiver has a vignette of an eagle inlaid in gold and platinum with prey in his talons. “WP” proof on receiver is gold inlay. Bottom of receiver and tang assembly show SN that is gold inlaid. There is a wolf’s head inlaid in gold in front of trigger guard. Trigger guard shows scroll decoration. Rifle is stocked with highly figured Circassian walnut. Pistol grip and forend are finely checkered. Crescent buttplate shows border and scroll decoration. Takedown knob shows a floral decoration. Trigger is gold plated. Left side vignette is signed at bottom “ABEE” followed by image of a bee. Accompanied by 10 bricks (5000 rnds) of “Old Western Scrounger” .22 Win Auto cartridges. PROVENANCE: The Forrest G. Rhodes collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 99% bright custom blue to the metal that was applied after engraving. Engraving is sharp and unmolested. Buttstock & forearm retain 99% plus custom finish with only a few minuscule handling marks. Bore is bright & shiny with crisp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. 52470-1 TEP (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 2593

Revised: 10/17/2017

Please Note: Gun #2, SN 13555 has had modifications; barrel shortened to 23 1/2″, replacement magazine tube, long rifle carrier added, lined barrel chambered for .22 LR, with internal components to match.

*PAIR OF RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLES.

1) WINCHESTER 90. SN 743741. Cal. 22 Short. 24″ oct bbl, 3/4 length magazine, take down, blue bbl and magazine, nickel receiver and buttplate. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent Patent Mark Model and Cal. designation. Top flat of bbl and breech bears a “WP” proof in an oval which also appears on receiver ring. Upper tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”. SN is stamped on forward bottom of frame and on lower tang behind trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has been cleaned to a steel grey patina with a little bit of salt and pepper roughness. Markings are sharp. Traces of blue at breech. Sights are very good. Rear sights shows almost all of the blue finish. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Receiver retains 20-30% of the nickel finish which has flaked to a smooth silver/grey patina. Trigger shows considerable blue as does the hammer. Buttplate retains 80% nickel finish with a few light erosion spots. Markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, full sized with very few handling marks overall. Considerable varnish remains on the forend. Mechanics are crisp. A rare Model 90 with a stainless steel bbl and half-nickel finish. C&R 2) WINCHESTER 1890. SN 13555. Cal. 22 RF. 23-1/2″ oct bbl, 3/4 length magazine, blue and case colored finish. Straight grain American walnut stocks with crescent steel buttplate. Bbl shows 2-line address rolled on top in front of rear sight. Front sight is blade type; rear sight is simple notch type. Upper tang of receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1890 / PAT. JUNE 26-88”. SN is stamped on lower tang behind trigger guard. SN is of the correct range for this model. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a smooth mottled grey patina overall with slight traces of blue around the sights. Markings are sharp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Magazine tube is also a smooth silver/grey patina. Receiver shows a mottled grey/brown patina overall with a trace of case color on the left top beside the bolt. Tang markings are sharp. Stocks are very good, full sized with some staining at the wrist and buttplate. Stocks show considerable varnish finish with light handling marks overall. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to obtain a rare 1st Model solid frame Winchester 1890 rifle. 52669-1, 52669-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2594

*WINCHESTER MODEL 61 MAGNUM PUMP RIFLE.

SN 298304. Cal. 22 Mag. Rnd 24″ bbl with bead front sight and sporting rear sight. Tubular mag. Receiver is grooved for scope attachment. Flat bottom 17-groove forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with plastic buttplate. Receiver and trigger assembly have matching SN’s. CONDITION: Very good. Over 85% orig blue. Orig stock finish shows scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bright bore. 52678-5 DS (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2595

*WINCHESTER MODEL 61 PUMP RIFLE.

SN 249464. Cal 22 S,L,LR. 24″ rnd bbl. Tubular magazine. Sporting sights. Grooved receiver for tip off scope mounts. Flat bottom forearm with 17 grooves. Pistol grip walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good condition as re-blued. 80% blue with spots of freckling and scratches. Slide bar has plum color from re-blue. Stock finish shows wear spots, scratches and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is bright with good rifling showing spots of pitting near muzzle. 52253-9 DS (600-800) C&R – Lot 2596

*STUNNING AND NEAR MINT BROWNING TROMBONE SLIDE ACTION GRADE III RIFLE ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 166CS01245. Cal. 22LR. 22″ rnd bbl with fixed blade sight. Rnd knob pistol grip, buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with full steel buttplate, lined forearm. Polished receiver. Beautifully engraved by C. Baerten with pheasants and setter on left, setter with duck in marsh scene on right, surrounded by well cut floral scroll engraving. Gold plated trigger. All visible SN’s match. Housed in a full length black leather with tan interior Browning case with keys. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new. Appears test fired only. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is brilliant and shiny. Case is very fine with only minor scuff marks. Gorgeous little Browning! 52084-9 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2597

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*GORGEOUS CASED BROWNING SEMI-AUTO 22 GRADE III RIFLE.

SN T5835. Cal. 22 LR. 19-1/2″ bbl with early wheel sight and normal early Belgium markings. Forearm and buttstock are a beautiful dense grain, highly figured walnut and are skip line checkered. Buttstock with full knob and lined steel buttplate. Gold plated trigger. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade III pattern with no engraver signature noted. Setter with geese on right, setter with pheasants on left and portrait of setter with fallen rabbit on top all surrounded by floral scroll engraving. Housed in a Browning hard case with brass latches that is appropriate for this gun. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining nearly all orig bbl blue. Buttstock and forearm are superb and retain nearly all of their orig finish. Receiver is excellent with only minor staining noted and retains nearly all of its French gray finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. Case is excellent with only minor handling marks and some loses to interior. 52472-20 JSL (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 2598

*GORGEOUS BROWNING 22 SEMI-AUTO ENGRAVED BY CORTIS WITH CASE.

SN 72T67755. Cal. 22. 19-1/2 rnd bbl with flip-up rear sight. French greyed receiver is fabulously engraved in std Grade III pattern with setter and ducks on right, setter with rabbit in portrait on top and setter with pheasants on left surrounded by beautifully executed floral scroll engraving. Full knob pistol grip buttstock is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Gold plated trigger. Forearm is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern with 1/3 dime sized repair at bbl release which could be made invisible. Housed in an orig Browning hard case. CONDITION: Extremely fine except for minor wood repair in forearm as noted above. This gun retains nearly all factory orig finish to both wood and metal with only minute handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with only minor handling marks. 52472-23 JSL (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2599

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*GORGEOUS BROWNING SEMI-AUTO 22 GRADE III ENGRAVED BY ACAMPO.

SN 72T69699. Cal. 22LR. 19-1/2″ bbl with rear flip-up sight. French greyed receiver engraved in classic Grade III pattern with setter and ducks on right, setter with fallen duck in portrait on top and setter with pheasants on left all surrounded with well executed foliate scroll engraving. Full knob pistol grip buttstock is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Gold plated trigger. Forearm is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern. Housed in an orig Browning case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Perhaps lightly fired. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are superb and retain virtually all of their high gloss finish. Receiver is outstanding with only minor staining noted and retains virtually all of its French gray finish. Trigger retains approximately 98% of its orig gold finish. Bore is excellent with minor staining near muzzle. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with only minor rub marks. 52472-17 JSL (3,250-4,000) – Lot 2600

*NEAR MINT BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC 22 GRADE III WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 146CS02003. Cal. 22LR. 19-1/2″ bbl with flip-up rear sight. Full knob pistol grip, buttstock is checkered in 2-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Receiver is well engraved with setter and pheasants on left, setter with duck in portrait on top and setter with ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by well executed floral scroll engraving by “G. Dessert”. Forearm is checkered in 3-point pattern. Housed in its orig black Browning cardboard box with end label. All visible SN’s match. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal with minute handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny with some fowling. Mechanics are crisp. Box is fine with minor scrapes. 52084-10 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2601

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*GORGEOUS AND MINTY BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC 22 GRADE III RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 7IT56329. Cal. 22LR. 19-1/2″ bbl with flip-up rear sight. Full knob pistol grip, buttstock is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Receiver is fabulously engraved with setter and pheasants on left, setter with duck in portrait on top and setter with ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by well executed floral scroll engraving by “G. Cargnel”. Forearm is skip line checkered in 3-point pattern. Housed in a full length Enmebbi maroon leather and maroon velvet interior case. All visible SN’s match. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Bore is brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is fine with only minor rub marks. Simply put, a gorgeous Browning. 52084-8 JSL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2602

*SCARCE BROWNING SEMI-AUTO GRADE 2 RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 70T4892. Cal. 22LR. 19-1/2″ rnd bbl with rear flip up sight French greyed receiver is engraved in typical Grade II pattern with squirrels in tree on right, flying duck in portrait on top and woodchucks in field scene on left surrounded by leaf pattern engraving. Top of frame with initials “JL” noted which could be one of three Browning engravers. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with steel buttplate. Gold plated trigger. Forearm is checkered in 3-point pattern. Housed in an orig Browning hard case with keys. CONDITION: Extremely fine retaining nearly all orig finish for both wood and metal with only minor handling marks. Has been fired but well taken care of. Bore with some minor fowling will clean to excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with minor handling marks. 52472-22 JSL (2,250-3,500) – Lot 2603

*SCARCE EARLY BROWNING 22 SEMI-AUTO GRADE 2 RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN T86823. Cal. 22. 19-1/2″ rnd bbl with early wheel sight. Receiver is French greyed and engraved in std Grade II pattern with prairie dogs on right, squirrels on left, surrounded by light leaf pattern engraving executed by R. Risack and signed on right side. Top of frame with goose in marsh scene with leaf pattern. Full knob buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with steel lined buttplate. Gold plated trigger. Forearm checkered in 3-point pattern. Housed in an early Browning case. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains approximately 98% orig blue finish. Receiver is excellent with some wear at top of frame and retains more than 90% orig gray. Buttstock and forearm are very fine with only very minor handling marks. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are crisp. Bright and shiny bore. Case is very good with some scuffs and minor losses. 52472-21 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2604

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*VIRTUALLY MINT BROWNING SEMI-AUTO 22 GRADE II WITH BOX.

SN 146CS01818. Cal. 22LR. 19-1/2″ rnd bbl with rear flip-up sight and front blade sight. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Forearm checkered in 3-point pattern. Gold plated trigger. Receiver is nicely engraved and signed by Makarenko with woodchucks on left, flying duck in portrait on top, and squirrels in tree scene on right surrounded by leaf pattern engraving. All visible SN’s match. Housed in its orig full length Browning box with end label. PROVENANCE: The Larry Kelley estate collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Bore is brilliant but dusty. Mechanics are crisp. Box is excellent with minor scuffs. Would be virtually impossible to improve this gun. 52084-11 JSL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2605

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*BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC GRADE III RIFLE ENGRAVED BY MAGIS.

SN 01087RR346. Cal. 22 LR. 19-3/8″ bbl with flip-up rear sight and blade front sight. Bbl marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade III pattern with setter and pheasants on left, bust of setter with goose on top and setter with ducks in pond scene on right all surrounded by well executed floral scroll engraving. Buttstock and forearm are skip-line checkered with gold oval near toe and lined steel buttplate. Visible SN on bottom right side of receiver. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forearm with only a couple of minute handling marks. Receiver is excellent and retains nearly all of its French gray finish. Gold plated trigger retains approximately 95% of its orig plate. Mechanics are crisp, bore is brilliant and shiny 52472-18 JSL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2606