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Lot 1583: Complete Browning Centennial Set - A) Cased Belgium Browning Cen

Complete Browning Centennial Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Lot 1583: Complete Browning Centennial Set - A) Cased Belgium Browning Cen

Complete Browning Centennial Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Estimated Price: $13,000 - $19,000
Price Realized:
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A) Cased Belgium Browning Centennial Hi Power Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: High Power
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: chrome
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 329
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

This lot is a complete Browning Centennial set consisting of four firearms and three knives all with matching serial numbers. This pistol is 1 of 3500 manufactured in 1978 with a polished chrome finish. Standard markings on the left side of the slide, the right side is marked "BROWNING CENTENNIAL / 1878-1978", fixed sights, gold plated trigger, 13 round chrome plated double stack magazine and checkered grips with Browning medallions. Complete with red velvet lined locking wood presentation case. The wood case has a plaque attached to the center of the outside lid which reads "BROWNING CENTENNIAL" with 1878 and 1978 on either side.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only light collector type handling marks. The case is excellent with light scratches on the bottom.



B) Limited Production Browning Centennial Model 92 Lever Action Carbine

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 92
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44 Rem Mag
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 329
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

These carbines were manufactured in 1978 with a limited production of only 6,000. Inscribed in gold "BROWNING / 1878-1978 / CENTENNIAL" on left side of receiver with light scroll engraving on both sides. Fixed front and adjustable rear semi-buckhorn rear sights, gold washed saddle ring and trigger and plain forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only the slightest collector type handling marks.



C) Cased Browning Limited Edition "Jonathan Browning Centennial" Percussion Mountain Rifle with Accessories

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Jonathan Browning
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 329
Class: Antique
Description:

This 50 Caliber black powder rifle is number 466 of 1000 manufactured in 1978. It features a fixed blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Engraved with "Jonathan Browning Mountain Rifle" on the top barrel flat. The lock plate has a raised likeness of Mr. Browning. Single set trigger with iron trigger guard. Fancy walnut stock with pewter forearm cap, commemorative Browning Centennial plate inset on the right side of the buttstock, and iron crescent buttplate and wood cleaning/ram rod with brass tips. Complete with commemorative powder horn numbered to the gun with leather strap and marked "Jonathan Browning / MOUNTAIN RIFLE / 1878 - 1978 / 0466 of 1000", Browning French fitted Alder wood case with a leather "BROWNING" patch affixed to the lid, spare nipple, nipple wrench, patch puller, and shipping box.

Rating Definition:

Near new with some tarnishing on the brass tips of the cleaning/ram rod from storage and the slightest handling marks.



D) Belgium Browning Superposed Super Centennial Continental Shotgun / Rifle Set with Case and Three Cased Anniversary Knives

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 30-06/20
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/French gray
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 308
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 329
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This Centennial Continental Set consists of an Express O/U rifle chambered for 30-06 and a set of 20 gauge O/U shotgun barrels. The superposed rifle barrels are 24 inches with a ramp fixed front sight and an adjustable rear folding sight, the forearm is fancy select walnut with a schnabel forend, hand checkered and is oil finished. The shotgun barrels are 26 1/2 inches with a vent matte rib, single bead sight, chamber 3", choked full/modified with ejectors. The forearm is also oil finished fancy select walnut with hand checkering and schnabel forend. The French gray receiver is nicely scroll engraved with a gold inlaid grouse on the right side and 10 point buck on the left side. The underside of the receiver is marked with a bust of John Browning and "BROWNING / CENTENNIAL". The trigger is gold washed and the straight grip stock is fancy select oil finished walnut with hand checkering and a black plastic Browning buttplate. Complete with a leather bound Browning case with partial fleece lining. Browning manufactured only 500 of these Continental Sets between 1978 and 1986. Three Browning folding knives in a red velvet lined presentation case. The set consists on the Stacker II, Canoe and Stockman, all are marked "BROWNING / CENTENNIAL" flanked by "1878, 1978" on the blade and numbered "0446" indicating that they are part of the Browning Centennial "0446" set. It is extremely rare to find a complete Centennial set such as this with all matching serial numbers.

Rating Definition:

The rifle/shotgun set is near new with slight collector type handling marks. The knives are all excellent with a few minor dings. Both cases are excellent. A fantastic find for the serious Browning collector.



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