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Lot #3358

Lot 3357: Embellished Pre-War Browning Shotgun Auto 5 Shotgun

Exceptionally Fine Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-World War II Belgian Browning Auto 5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Four Extra Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Lot 3357: Embellished Pre-War Browning Shotgun Auto 5 Shotgun

Exceptionally Fine Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-World War II Belgian Browning Auto 5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Four Extra Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $15,000 - $22,500

Exceptionally Fine Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-World War II Belgian Browning Auto 5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Four Extra Barrels

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Auto 5
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3820
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 175
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1929. Dual steel bead sights on the matte, raised vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber, standard markings and Belgian proofs, full choke, and small flourish of gold inlaid engraving on the sides of the barrel at the breech. Blue finished receiver with two-line Herstal address and "BROWNINGS PATENT DEPOSE" marking on the left side, Belgian proofs on the right, polished bolt, and straw colored small parts. The receiver features factory Grade IV style foliate and scroll ribbon engraving with multicolored gold inlay and matching engraving and inlays on the trigger guard and tangs. Fancy figured, finely checkered semi-beavertail forearm and straight grip stock with relief carved tear drop accents and Browning buttplate. With Browning takedown case and four extra barrels in a storage box. Extra barrels are as follows: 20 inch vent rib with 2 3/4 inch chamber and installed Cutt's compensator with cylinder tube; 22 inch vent rib with 2 3/4 inch chamber and Cutt's compensator; 24 inch solid rib with 2 3/4 inch chamber and Poly-Choke adjustable choke; 26 inch vent rib with 2 3/4 inch chamber and skeet choke. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as professionally refurbished and embellished with 99% of the bright polished blue finish and some light handling and cycling marks. The wood is also very fine with attractive figure, crisp checkering, and some very small surface scratches. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrels are also excellent with some light oxidation on the 20 inch Cutt's barrel. Case is excellent.



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