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Lot 3542: Browning Superposed Express Rifle in .30-06 with Box and Case

Factory L. Cortis Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Superposed Centennial Rifle in .30-06 Springfield with Box and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3542: Browning Superposed Express Rifle in .30-06 with Box and Case

Factory L. Cortis Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Superposed Centennial Rifle in .30-06 Springfield with Box and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Factory L. Cortis Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Superposed Centennial Rifle in .30-06 Springfield with Box and Case

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1224
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 340
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is excellent and is shiny with sharp rifling.
Description:

Built with blued steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight and folding rear sight, standard markings, and ejectors. The barrels are mated to a French grey finished boxlock action features a gold inlaid elk in a field scene on the left and a gold quail in flight on the right all bordered and surrounded by floral scrollwork, a bust of John Browning on the underside, single gold trigger, and tang mounted safety/selector switch. The left lower rear of the action is signed "L. CORTIS" for FN engraver Lily Cortis. Mounted in a nicely figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes original box and wooden case with shipping box. 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light handling marks, some scattered spotting/pitting, and crisp engraving. Stock and forend are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. Box is fine.



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