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Lot 3733: J. Baerten Signed and Engraved Browning .22 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Jose Baerten Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Semi-Automatic Takedown Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3733: J. Baerten Signed and Engraved Browning .22 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Jose Baerten Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Semi-Automatic Takedown Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Jose Baerten Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Semi-Automatic Takedown Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Auto 22
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 19 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1020
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 388
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1962. The receiver has been factory engraved and signed by "J Baerten ". Both side flats depict a pointer chasing after fowl in a forest, surrounded by exceptional floral engravings, the top of the action is adorned with a bordered portrait of a pointer with a fowl in his mouth, and the bottom of the action and trigger guard are also covered by the floral bordering patterns. The walnut forend and pistol grip are both multi-point, skip-line checkered, and the stock is fitted with a steel buttplate. Includes a Browning leather-wrapped takedown case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, with minimal minor handling evidence and crisp wood checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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