*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY VRANKEN.

SN 18735. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual early Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small open scroll with beaded and vine borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador 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, “Vranken”, is at bottom of both dog scenes. Closely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that specifications match, and that it was sold Feb. 10, 1961. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory quality blue, with a few light marks and spots. Action shows some hairline discoloration to gray finish, and appears re-lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine restored finish, checkering re-cut to appear new, with a few subsequent light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. 4-51918 MGM191 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3580

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
	3580	$11,500.00	20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY VRANKEN. SN 18735. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual early Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small open scroll with beaded and vine borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador 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, “Vranken”, is at bottom of both dog scenes. Closely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that specifications match, and that it was sold Feb. 10, 1961. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory quality blue, with a few light marks and spots. Action shows some hairline discoloration to gray finish, and appears re-lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine restored finish, checkering re-cut to appear new, with a few subsequent light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. 4-51918 MGM191 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3580 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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*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY VRANKEN.