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*OUTSTANDING BROWNING PIGEON GRADE NEW-STYLE SKEET OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. SN 3287J70. Cal. 410. 26-1/2″ bbls with matted, vent rib with dual white sighting beads, 2-1/2″ chambers, SKEET / SKEET chokes, gold selective sgl trigger & ejectors. Right side of bbl is marked “410 – GAUGE – SHELLS 2-1/2″ – MADE IN BELGIUM” and left side “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY”. French grade receiver is engraved with fine foliate arabesque scroll, with 2 pigeons in flight on each side of receiver, 2 bouquets of flowers across bottom combined with foliate arabesque scroll & carved oak leaves on top of receiver. Mounted with highly figured walnut usually reserved for higher grade, checkered pistol grip, Browning vented recoil pad & checkered new-style skeet beavertail forend. Bore measurements are not available for this gun. 1-3/4″ drop at heel; 1-3/8″ drop at comb. LOP 14-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Accompanied by period Browning luggage case. Consignor states that this gun has been tested with silver nitrate & does not have salt wood. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls retain 98-99% orig blue with slight rub mark in front of forend & faint sharp edge wear on rib. Receiver has virtually all of its finish and is crisp & clean. Stock & forend are sound with a few minor handling marks, retaining virtually all of their fine factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & bright shiny bores. Case is in near-new condition. 4-35868 BDT197 (7,500-10,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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. |