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Lot 1666: Belgian Browning American Pintail Superposed Shotgun

Factory Bleus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Lot 1666: Belgian Browning American Pintail Superposed Shotgun

Factory Bleus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Bleus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/French grey/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 966
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 461
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in the 1981. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. French grey action displays flowing leafy scroll patterns surrounding brilliantly gold inlaid scenes of North American pintail ducks, showing two on the left, two on the right, and two on the underside. The underside is inscribed and gold inlaid with "AMERICAN PINTAIL 047 of 500 ANAS ACUTA". The receiver is signed "L. Bleus" on the left for Browning Master Engraver Louie Bleus. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid "S", "O", and "U". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered deluxe walnut forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with skip-line checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.725 inches; choke constriction .021/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .043/.039 inches; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches; weight 7 lbs 4 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and French grey finishes with minimal handling marks, a couple light scratches on the stock, and mostly crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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