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Lot 1503: Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Lot 1503: Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 3/8 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2518
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 437
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1975. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, a band of gold inlay at the muzzle and breech with a spray of floral scroll coming off at both ends of both barrels, chamber marked 2 3/4 inches, and chokes marked improved cylinder/modified (**_/**). The action displays magnificent full coverage leafy floral scroll engraving with gold inlaid borders, three relief inlaid animals consisting of a woodcock on the left, a Labrador bust on the under side, and a pheasant on the right, and the initials "W/E/D" are inlaid in gold on the triggerguard. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut Schnabel tip forearm with Deeley release and engraved fittings and straight grip walnut stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .623/.625 inches; choke constriction .006/.016 inches; minimum wall thickness .044/.041 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as custom embellished, retaining 99% plus blue finish with crisp engraving and some light oil staining on the forend shoe. Wood is very fine with minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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