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Lot 1905: Browning Arms Superposed Shotgun 12

Engraved Belgium Browning Master Engraver Funken Signed Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 1905: Browning Arms Superposed Shotgun 12

Engraved Belgium Browning Master Engraver Funken Signed Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Belgium Browning Master Engraver Funken Signed Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 543
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 110
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Belgium, this Pigeon Grade shotgun features blue barrels and a satin coin finish on the remaining metal. Single brass bead sight on the matte vent rib, 2 3/4" chambers, choked full/modified with ejectors. The action is engraved with a simple scroll design and floral bouquets, and two pigeons on each side. The break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware also have a simple scroll pattern. Each side of the receiver is signed by Master Engraver Felix Funken. These Funken engraved Brownings are some of the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Funken retired in 1960 and passed away in 1966. gold washed single trigger, long tang, tang mounted safety/selector and mounted with extra fancy, high gloss checkered walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a plastic Browning buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4".

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The shotgun retains 99% plus original finish with some very minor wear on the lower barrel directly ahead of the forearm and overall light handling marks. The wood is excellent with only light handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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