*J. BAERTEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC .22 WITH CASE.

SN 3T77822. Cal. 22 LR. 19-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has typical Browning name and address on top along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished action with gold-plated trigger is very finely engraved with large scrolled shaded acanthus through strap work, outlining vignettes of pointing dogs and game; a setter and trio of pheasant are on left, with another setter and trio of ducks on right. Portrait of spaniel retrieving duck is on top of action. This engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom of left hand scene. Nicely marbled European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate. Skip line checkering is at grip. Nicely matching forend with slight swell is screwed to bbl. Brown Browning vinyl case has faux wool lining in lid and on partitions. Bottom is lined in tan cloth, and contains Browning instruction book in black envelope, luggage case information, and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks and some light rubs, mostly on buttstock. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior is excellent, as is interior. Instruction envelope is a bit tattered. 4-47946 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2635

Auction: Firearms - March 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
	2635	$5,750.00	J. BAERTEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC .22 WITH CASE. SN 3T77822. Cal. 22 LR. 19-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has typical Browning name and address on top along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished action with gold-plated trigger is very finely engraved with large scrolled shaded acanthus through strap work, outlining vignettes of pointing dogs and game; a setter and trio of pheasant are on left, with another setter and trio of ducks on right. Portrait of spaniel retrieving duck is on top of action. This engraving is signed “J. Baerten” on bottom of left hand scene. Nicely marbled European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate. Skip line checkering is at grip. Nicely matching forend with slight swell is screwed to bbl. Brown Browning vinyl case has faux wool lining in lid and on partitions. Bottom is lined in tan cloth, and contains Browning instruction book in black envelope, luggage case information, and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with a few light handling marks and some light rubs, mostly on buttstock. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior is excellent, as is interior. Instruction envelope is a bit tattered. 4-47946 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2635 Auction: Firearms - March 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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*J. BAERTEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC .22 WITH CASE.