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Lot 318: Engraved Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Lot 318: Engraved Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,250 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Boxlock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 27 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1721
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 275
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blue steel dovetail lump barrels with dual white bead sights on the concave, matte rib, barrels marked "MADE IN BELGIUM - LIEGE/F.N." and "A. BEE CHATS. CAL. 20/20GA. SHELLS 2 3/4", chambers measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, gold inlaid bands at the muzzle and breech, improved cylinder/full chokes, and wedges of fine scroll engraving and precious metal inlaid flowers at the breech. Bright coin finished scalloped box lock action with dual gold washed triggers, decorative pierced through break lever, and automatic sliding tang safety. The action features full coverage engraving with relief chiselled yellow and rose gold inlaid floral blossoms on the fences, and game scenes on the sides of ducks on the right, rabbits on the left, quail on the underside, and a single quail on the trigger guard. Each bird or rabbit is rendered in fine gold inlay and all are set against highly detailed backgrounds. The trigger plate is signed "ABEE" under a gold inlaid bee just to the right of the trigger guard. Attractively figured, checkered walnut beavertail forearm and straight grip stock with beaded borders, engraved fittings, Anson style latch, carved tear drop accents, and skip-line checkered bare butt. Includes Beretta takedown case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% original blue finish, some scattered surface scratches, sharp engraving, and some small forearm marks on the underside of the barrels. The action has sharp engraving, complete gold inlays, and some very light edge wear on the front trigger. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering, and some small scattered dings and bruises. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good.



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