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3581
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$13,800.00
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*28 AND .410 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE WITH CASE.SN 1872F8. Cal. 28 ga. with 2-3/4″ chambers and .410 ga. with 3″ chambers. Both sets of 28″ bbls with ventilated ribs are choked skeet and skeet, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with pigeons flying through large open scroll with small scroll borders. Top of action is relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif (which is very well done). Bottom of action is engraved with rose bouquets. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut short tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small one piece forend matches well but is unfigured. 28 ga. bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. .410 ga. bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning vinyl trunk case is lined in faux fur, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Dec. 9, 1968. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with assembly marks on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with some marks and scratches on exterior. Interior is lightly marked, and soiled. 4-51921 MGM199 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 3581
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. |