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Lot 3701: Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.M. Florent Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Skeet Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3701: Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.M. Florent Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Skeet Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $8,500

Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.M. Florent Signed Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Skeet Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1447
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1968. Dual white bead sights on the matte, vent rib barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, standard markings and Belgian proofs, and "**$"/**$" (skeet/skeet) marked chokes. The receiver features full coverage semi-relief cut floral and scroll engraving surrounding finely executed game bird scenes of ducks on the right, pheasants on the left, and a single quail on the underside. Each scene is bordered with fine gold wire inlay (with the exception of the underside), and each bird is rendered in highly detailed gold inlay. The left side of the receiver is signed "JM FLORENT" for FN Master Engraver Jean Marie Florent. Matching engraved trigger guard with blank initial shield, gold washed trigger, and sliding tang safety/selector. Fancy figured walnut pistol grip stock and semi-beavertail forearm with engraved fittings, scroll and diamond accented borders at the wrist, and vented Browning recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. With Americase takedown case and cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% original blue finish, handling marks overall, some bright forearm wear, some mild oxidation at the muzzle, crisp engraving, and complete gold inlays. The wood is also excellent with sharp checkering and some small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is good with storage wear on the exterior.



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