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1348
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$3,105.00
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*FUNKEN ENGRAVED GRADE 3 16 GAUGE FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 5. SN 126635. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chamber. Produced at the end of the WWII, when all FN sporting production was allotted to servicemen, this interesting gun, with no markings on 27″ bbl with raised, matted rib, is engraved on left top of receiver “Capt. Sharon. S. Ulrey” in scrolled riband over FN nomenclature. Sides of action are engraved with game birds and dogs in open woodlands, with a pair of setters pointing group of ducks flushing from pond on left; and more setters pointing group of pheasants on right. Another flock of pheasants are flying along top right of action. This interesting engraving is by Felix Funken whose signature appears under magazine cut-off on left side of action. Nicely stump figured red-toned American walnut checkered, round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition FN buttplate. Standard forend with finger grooves has matching checkering and wood. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue. Stocks are new. Mechanically crisp. 4-49054 MGM193 (4,000-7,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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. |