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Lot 3734: Cased Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning BAR Deer Rifle

Cased L. Ernst and G. Thiry Double Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Issue Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3734: Cased Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning BAR Deer Rifle

Cased L. Ernst and G. Thiry Double Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Issue Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Cased L. Ernst and G. Thiry Double Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Issue Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: BAR
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 22 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: deluxe walnut
Item Views: 1158
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 388
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1982. The coin receiver is engraved with a white-tailed deer scene on the right with "White tail Deer" above the charging handle slot and "196 OF SIX HUNDRED" on a banner at the bottom. "G.THIRY" is signed at the bottom towards the rear. The left side of the receiver is engraved with a mule deer scene, with "Mule Deer" at the top and "ONE OF SIX HUNDRED" on a banner at the bottom. "L.ERNST" is signed above the banner. Each side also includes a gold inlaid bust of the appropriate deer. Mounted in a wonderfully figured semi-beavertail walnut forend and pistol grip stock with string of pearls and floral borders to the multi-point checkering, and black Browning buttplate. Includes the original box, an oiled walnut display case, and key.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. The case is very fine with a bent middle latch. Mechanically excellent.



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