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Lot 2359:Browning Arms - Presentation Grade 4

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 2359:Browning Arms - Presentation Grade 4

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Claude Baerten Master Engraver Signed Belgian Browning Presentation Grade 4 Superposed 20 Gauge Superlight Shotgun with Case

Manufactured in 1977. According to the chart on page 415 of " The Browning Superposed: John M. Browning's Last Legacy" by Ned Schwing, only 44 P4 grade guns were manufactured between 1977 and 1984 in 20 gauge Superlight. Single steel bead sight on the matte, vent rib barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, and full/improved cylinder chokes. The side plated, coin finished receiver features masterful, broad leafy scroll engraving surrounding the gold inlaid, game scene engraved plates with a flock of ducks on the right, pheasants on the left, and a partridge on the underside. The left plate is signed "C BAERTEN". The trigger guard and lower tang is similarly scroll engraved with a gold inlaid dog's head on the guard. Mounted on a finely checkered Schnabel tip forearm and straight grip stock with a Browning plastic buttplate. The stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Includes a leatherette Browning takedown case.

ConditionExcellent. 97% plus original finish remains with scattered light handling marks, mild takedown marks, and a few scratches visible on the barrels near the muzzle. The wood is excellent with intense figure, rich color, crisp checkering, and scattered small impressions. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.
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ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelPresentation Grade 4
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 1/4 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3824
Catalog page181
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