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3594
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$8,050.00
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*12 GAUGE BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED MALLARD COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.SN 8G4PM00293. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl. Typical gray finished action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with stippled background, framing vignettes of six semi-relief gold inlaid mallards in various attitudes of flight on bottom and sides. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “AMERICAN MALLARD ANNAS PLATYRHYNCHOS” and “295 OF 500”. Beautifully burl figured, oil finished, claro walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and has “Midas” grade style modified point pattern checkering at grip. Rounded field type one piece forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Full length walnut case with brass plated hardware and leather carrying handle is lined in wrinkled scarlet velvet, and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, and has some light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few exterior scuffs. Interior is excellent. 4-50898 MGM211 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3594
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. |