*BROWNING P3U SKEET GUN HAND ENGRAVED BY “M BODSON”.

*BROWNING P3U SKEET GUN HAND ENGRAVED BY “M BODSON”. SN PB3RR1194. (1977) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/4″ Bbls with matted, ventilated rib have Morgan Utah and Montreal P. Q. address. Choke designations on left side are skeet and skeet. Coin finished action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with hand shaded background with inlaid gold lines as counterpoint for gold inlaid dog and game bird scenes; a pointer with flushing quail on left, setter with flushing pheasant on right, and dove on bottom. A scroll engraving is signed “E. Vos”, and game scene is signed “M. Bodson”, both on left side of action. Matt Eastman in BROWNING SPORTING ARMS OF DISTINCTION states that hand engraved P3’s are rare, with only about 15 produced. Flame figured American walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over brown Browning white line pad, and fancy pattern checkering has double line borders. Matching one piece tapered target forend has typical Browning latch. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.007, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% of their orig blue, with a few minor knocks and some spotting. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with some areas of darkening in engraved scenes. Wood retains nearly all of its orig varnish finish with some minor marks and appears to have been dulled a bit with fine steel wool. Varnish is slightly worn through on side panels of left side. Bores are bright and shiny with some slight pitting mostly in top bbl (should clean). Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are fine. 4-46360 MGM69 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2264	$14,950.00	BROWNING P3U SKEET GUN HAND ENGRAVED BY “M BODSON”. SN PB3RR1194. (1977) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/4″ Bbls with matted, ventilated rib have Morgan Utah and Montreal P. Q. address. Choke designations on left side are skeet and skeet. Coin finished action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with hand shaded background with inlaid gold lines as counterpoint for gold inlaid dog and game bird scenes; a pointer with flushing quail on left, setter with flushing pheasant on right, and dove on bottom. A scroll engraving is signed “E. Vos”, and game scene is signed “M. Bodson”, both on left side of action. Matt Eastman in BROWNING SPORTING ARMS OF DISTINCTION states that hand engraved P3’s are rare, with only about 15 produced. Flame figured American walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over brown Browning white line pad, and fancy pattern checkering has double line borders. Matching one piece tapered target forend has typical Browning latch. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.007, bottom -.010. Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% of their orig blue, with a few minor knocks and some spotting. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with some areas of darkening in engraved scenes. Wood retains nearly all of its orig varnish finish with some minor marks and appears to have been dulled a bit with fine steel wool. Varnish is slightly worn through on side panels of left side. Bores are bright and shiny with some slight pitting mostly in top bbl (should clean). Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are fine. 4-46360 MGM69 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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