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Lot 1709: Belgian Browning Grade V Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Exceptional Belgian Browning Grade V Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun with Funken Signed Engraving and Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1709: Belgian Browning Grade V Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun

Exceptional Belgian Browning Grade V Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun with Funken Signed Engraving and Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Belgian Browning Grade V Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun with Funken Signed Engraving and Box

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gray
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1077
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 373
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1955. Single steel bead sight on the matte, vent rib barrels with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard Belgian proofs, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. The receiver is an attractive silver/gray featuring full coverage Grade V engraving of ducks on the right, pheasants on the left, pigeons on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The birds and rabbits are rendered in fine detail with flowing foliate scroll borders. Both sides show the Fabrique Nationale Master Engraver Felix Funken normal signature of "FFUNKEN". Fancy multi-point checkered with double borders forearm with engraved fittings, round knob pistol grip stock, blank initial oval, and Browning buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches. With Browning box with partial end label (pertinent information absent) and Air Express shipping box with Browning Arms St. Louis return address.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall. 99% original blue finish remains with just a few small surface scratches. The engraving is sharp and highly detailed. The wood is refinished with crisp checkering, attractive grain and figure, just a few very small insignificant blemishes, and an added brass initial oval. Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with separated corners on the lid, as mentioned partial label, and light discoloration. An exceptionally fine 20 gauge Superposed with rare Grade V engraving.



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