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Lot #1495
Lot #1497

Lot 1496: Florent Engraved Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Jean Marie Florent Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1496: Florent Engraved Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Jean Marie Florent Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Master Jean Marie Florent Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1576
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 410
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minor signs of use.
Description:

Manufactured in 1968. Built with a white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, wedges scroll engraving at the breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified) chokes. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays full coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes showing a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a grouse on the underside all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes on the sides of the action. The gun is signed "JM FLORENT" for FN Master Engraver Jean Marie Florent on either side of the action. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid "O", "U", and "S" indicators. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.725 inches; choke constriction .010/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and some minor spots of oxidation at some areas along the metal to wood fit. The replacement wood is very fine and shows a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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