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2255
$14,375.00
Revised: 3/12/2013 

Typographical error: Bore restriction should read .014 on bottom barrel, not .004.

*MARVELOUS BROWNING SUPERPOSED E-1 SIDEPLATED EXHIBITION GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 325mz03672. Cal. 12 gauge. 30″ ventilated bbls with tapered and hand filed game rib and single brass bead. Engraved above the chamber area “Browning S.A.- Made in Belgium” / Mod B25-12GA-2 3/4″. The french gray sideplated action has ejectors and a checkered selective trigger is tastefully engraved in E-1 (similar to P-4 engr.) pattern full coverage acanthus scrollwork with a pheasant game scene on the left side, flying mallards on the right, a flying bobwhite on the floorplate and signed F.Krill. The trigger bow has a portrait of a pointer’s head with acanthus scrolls surrounding and is fitted with locking screws. Mounted in highly figured rich chocolate streaked European walnut, the round knob long tang stock is finely checkered and has carved drop points and three piece schnabel forend with appended metal engraved to match. Accompanied by a Browning full leather compartmentalized trunk case with Browning Custom Shop leather trade label inside lid. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.022, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top-.036, bottom -.039. Drop at heel:1 7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14 3/4″ to checkered butt. Mfg 2001. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun retains virtually all of its factory rust blue and rubbed oil finish. Only the slightest handling and takedown marks are apparent. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bores, ejectors in time. Case is as new inside and out. 48264 JWD100 (12,500-17,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013
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