*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE NEW STYLE SKEET GUN.

*BROWNING MIDAS GRADE NEW STYLE SKEET GUN. SN 30782S.70. Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls. Hand filed ventilated rib with dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, skeet/skeet choke, ejectors and single selective trigger. This Belgium made Browning superpose has 2″ engraving wedges on top bbl on each side of rib. Receiver is engraved in typical Midas pattern with three gold pheasants in flight on left side and three gold ducks in flight on right side, gold quail in flight on bottom with balance being an open foliate scroll with stippled background. It is signed on both sides “A DIERCKX”. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered beavertail fluted target forend, multi-point checkered pistol grip, Browning vented recoil pad, and gold initial shield engraved “JES”. Consignor states that he has had the wood tested for salt and declares this is a “salt free” gun. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -727. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″ . Weight: 7lbs. 6oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with a couple minor nicks and scratches and a faint rub mark on bottom bbl from sliding forend. Receiver retains 98-99% orig blue with some faint edge wear. Stock is solid with a tiny hairline crack on right side at receiver. Some minor handling marks and tiny nicks but retains most of its factory orig hard finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor nicks and scrapes, tiny hairline crack in front of release lever and retains most of its factory orig hard finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 4-37771 BDT45 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1332	$5,750.00	BROWNING MIDAS GRADE NEW STYLE SKEET GUN. SN 30782S.70. Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2″ bbls. Hand filed ventilated rib with dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, skeet/skeet choke, ejectors and single selective trigger. This Belgium made Browning superpose has 2″ engraving wedges on top bbl on each side of rib. Receiver is engraved in typical Midas pattern with three gold pheasants in flight on left side and three gold ducks in flight on right side, gold quail in flight on bottom with balance being an open foliate scroll with stippled background. It is signed on both sides “A DIERCKX”. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered beavertail fluted target forend, multi-point checkered pistol grip, Browning vented recoil pad, and gold initial shield engraved “JES”. Consignor states that he has had the wood tested for salt and declares this is a “salt free” gun. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -727. Bore restrictions: top -.004, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″ . Weight: 7lbs. 6oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with a couple minor nicks and scratches and a faint rub mark on bottom bbl from sliding forend. Receiver retains 98-99% orig blue with some faint edge wear. Stock is solid with a tiny hairline crack on right side at receiver. Some minor handling marks and tiny nicks but retains most of its factory orig hard finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor nicks and scrapes, tiny hairline crack in front of release lever and retains most of its factory orig hard finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 4-37771 BDT45 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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