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Lot 545:Funken Engraved Browning Pigeon Grade II Superposed 2 Barrel Set

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 545:Funken Engraved Browning Pigeon Grade II Superposed 2 Barrel Set

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$7,000 - $10,000
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Factory Felix Funken Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge "Pigeon" Grade II Superposed Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Factory Letter and Case

Manufactured in 1955. Built with blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, "**"/"*" (modified/full) chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the French grey finished action which displays classic Pigeon Grade near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight on the left and right. The engraving is signed "FFUNKEN" for factory Master Engraver Felix Funken on both sides of the action at the low rear. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector with gold inlaid "O", "U", and "S". The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron and round knob semi-pistol grip stock with factory buttplate. Includes an extra 26 1/2 inch matching barrel set with 2 3/4 inch chambers and chokes marked improved cylinder/modified as well as a factory takedown case that houses the entire set. The included factory letter confirms the above configuration, including the extra barrel set and case, when the gun was sold to Goodmans of St. Louis, MO, on August 12, 1955. Barrel measurements for the extra set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .613/.614 inches; choke constriction .015/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .044/.042 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .614/.615 inches; choke constriction .023/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.033 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

ConditionExcellent 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 very good and the extra barrel set is excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/French grey
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are mostly bright with light streaking/frosting.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views248
Catalog page469
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