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Lot #1494
Lot #1496

Lot 1495: J. Baerten Engraved Browning 20 Ga P-1C Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge P-1C Grade Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1495: J. Baerten Engraved Browning 20 Ga P-1C Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge P-1C Grade Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge P-1C Grade Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 3/8 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1664
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 410
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minor signs of use.
Description:

Manufactured in 1977. Built with blued Special Steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, chokes marked "**$"/"**$" (skeet/skeet), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the French grey rounded boxlock action which displays beautiful floral scroll and oak leaf engraving surrounding an oval game scene depicting a pointing pointer in a field mirrored on both sides of the action. The scroll and leaf engraving continue onto the toplever and the triggerguard. The engraving is signed "J.BAERTEN" on the left side of the action for FN Master Engraver Jose Baerten. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector switch. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Includes a factory wood and leatherette takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .623/.624 inches; choke constriction .004/.004 inches; minimum wall thickness ..036/.037 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and French grey finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.



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