2521

$4,600.00

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE A. CROUSSE ENGRAVED SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.

SN 83374S8. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. Bbls are 30″ of special steel with vent rib having fixed improved mod and full chokes as marked. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead and synthetic mid-bead. Elaborate Midas grade vine type engraving surrounding gold border vignettes featuring 3 gold inlaid mallards on right, 3 lined pheasants on left with flying grouse on floorplate. Engraving is signed by A. Crousse. Blue finished short tang action with gold plated single selective trigger and ejectors. Custom beavertail forearm and pistol grip Monte Carlo stock of exhibition quality Claro walnut having brilliant red tones with dark streaking. Stocks feature fleur-de-lis pattern borderless hand checkering having flaired rosewood grip cap with light colored spacer. Drop at Heel: 1-7/8″. Drop at Parallel Comb: 1-3/8″. Stock has neutral cast. Weight: 7.56 lbs. LOP: 14-1/2″ over Pachmayr trap pad. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls and action retain over 90% orig blue with slight fading in carried areas. Its gloss finished stock shows scattered wear spots. Bright shiny bores. 50184-5 JS6 IVORY (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2521

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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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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