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Lot 3559: Browning Arms Midas Shotgun 12

Exceptional Factory Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Andre Watrin Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Two Barrel Set Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 1, 2016

Lot 3559: Browning Arms Midas Shotgun 12

Exceptional Factory Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Andre Watrin Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Two Barrel Set Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 1, 2016

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Factory Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Andre Watrin Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Two Barrel Set Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Midas
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1152
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Belgium in 1965. Fitted with a single bead sight on the matte vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and chokes gauging at full/full (marked as full/modified). The receiver, trigger guard, release lever, and a 2 inch wedge on each side of the top barrel are nicely floral scroll engraved with a punch dot background. The right side of the receiver has three gold ducks in flight in a marsh scene and gold wire bordering, the left side has three pheasants in flight in a field scene with gold wire bordering and there is a gold quail on the bottom. The left side of the receiver is signed by the engraver, A. Watrin. Gold single selective trigger and tang safety/selector. The matching forearm and round knob stock are extra fancy highly figured walnut with a high gloss finish and fine line checkered Browning buttplate. There is a gold initial oval on the underside that has been inscribed "MAC". The second barrel set is 26 1/4 inches long, numbered to the gun, has 2 3/4 inch chambers, improved modified/modified chokes, single bead sight on the vent rib, standard markings, and matching floral scroll engraved wedges at the breech. A black leatherette case is also included. Stock dimensions are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; 0 cast; 0 toe; 14 1/4 inch length of pull.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% of the original blue finish. There are some light handling marks on the barrels and some minor wear on the barrels from disassembly. The frame shows some light high point and edge wear and some light handling marks. The trigger does show some loss of the gold wash. The wood is also excellent with mostly small handling marks and a few small surface scratches. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is excellent with 98% original blue finish remaining, showing wear on the barrels from disassembly. The case is good with some interior staining, scuffs, and numerous scratches on the lid exterior.



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