*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY JOSE BAERTEN WITH CASE.

SN 1878C-308. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978,and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left, and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom rear of left side. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some light dents and scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly detached. 49114-47 MGM432 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2042

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	2042	$7,475.00	BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY JOSE BAERTEN WITH CASE. SN 1878C-308. Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24″ bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978,and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left, and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom rear of left side. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some light dents and scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly detached. 49114-47 MGM432 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2042 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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*BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY JOSE BAERTEN WITH CASE.