*CUSTOM RUGER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL WITH BRILEY TUBE SET AND CASE.

*CUSTOM RUGER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL WITH BRILEY TUBE SET AND CASE. SN 410-13762. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-block ventilated rib bbls are ported and fitted with Briley thin wall choke tubes. Briley Ultimate Ultralight 3 gauge tube set is included. Nicely polished Ruger red label action features selective single trigger and non-automatic safety (Bbl selector and toggling safety button are on top tang, and stamped “S” “B” and “T”). Bottom of action is stamped “Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.” and “Southport. Conn. USA”. Action is engraved with a mix of scroll and ribbons outlining vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and game rendered in high relief; setter pointing pair of woodcock on left; pointer flushing pheasant on right. These scenes are highlighted by other feather motifs at corners of action and at fences. Bottom of action shows a drumming grouse in front of trigger guard, with single grouse feather under company name. Bbls have gold bands at muzzles, and continue the feather motif behind the bands. Top sides of mono-block show gold inlaid running squirrel and rabbit within gold wire ovals flanked by relief scrolled acanthus flourishes. Quality of this work is very fine, and nicely detailed, done by Bryson Gwinnell, who began his career at Smith & Wesson, and was later at the Colt custom shop for ten years. He then worked as an engraver for the U. S. Mint before doing freelance engraving on firearms. His signature and completion date is on top tang to left of lever. Very fine, flame-figured American walnut, full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over leather-faced brown “Old English” pad. Stock features horn sunburst grip cap, 18 LPI point pattern borderless checkering, and adjustable comb. Matching one piece forend has inset Ruger logo, and Deeley release, and continues the engraving theme with gold inlaid falling grouse losing feathers, and has obviously just been shot. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: SC. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.048. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Aluminum Briley case has Ruger and Briley logo decals on exterior. Briley tube set is held in top compartment of blue velvet lined interior. Case contains 13 various choke tubes for different bbls, and wrench, along with Briley care and maintenance pamphlet. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new. Bbls showing a few minor marks from contact with fore arm. Action is a bit dirty from firing. Stocks have only one or two minor marks. Case and tubes are excellent. 4-42068 MGM152 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1145a	$5,462.50	CUSTOM RUGER OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL WITH BRILEY TUBE SET AND CASE. SN 410-13762. Cal. 12 Ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-block ventilated rib bbls are ported and fitted with Briley thin wall choke tubes. Briley Ultimate Ultralight 3 gauge tube set is included. Nicely polished Ruger red label action features selective single trigger and non-automatic safety (Bbl selector and toggling safety button are on top tang, and stamped “S” “B” and “T”). Bottom of action is stamped “Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.” and “Southport. Conn. USA”. Action is engraved with a mix of scroll and ribbons outlining vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and game rendered in high relief; setter pointing pair of woodcock on left; pointer flushing pheasant on right. These scenes are highlighted by other feather motifs at corners of action and at fences. Bottom of action shows a drumming grouse in front of trigger guard, with single grouse feather under company name. Bbls have gold bands at muzzles, and continue the feather motif behind the bands. Top sides of mono-block show gold inlaid running squirrel and rabbit within gold wire ovals flanked by relief scrolled acanthus flourishes. Quality of this work is very fine, and nicely detailed, done by Bryson Gwinnell, who began his career at Smith & Wesson, and was later at the Colt custom shop for ten years. He then worked as an engraver for the U. S. Mint before doing freelance engraving on firearms. His signature and completion date is on top tang to left of lever. Very fine, flame-figured American walnut, full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over leather-faced brown “Old English” pad. Stock features horn sunburst grip cap, 18 LPI point pattern borderless checkering, and adjustable comb. Matching one piece forend has inset Ruger logo, and Deeley release, and continues the engraving theme with gold inlaid falling grouse losing feathers, and has obviously just been shot. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: SC. Wall thickness: top -.045, bottom -.048. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Aluminum Briley case has Ruger and Briley logo decals on exterior. Briley tube set is held in top compartment of blue velvet lined interior. Case contains 13 various choke tubes for different bbls, and wrench, along with Briley care and maintenance pamphlet. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new. Bbls showing a few minor marks from contact with fore arm. Action is a bit dirty from firing. Stocks have only one or two minor marks. Case and tubes are excellent. 4-42068 MGM152 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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