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Lot 709: Browning Continental Centennial Rifle/Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Factory J. Baerten Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Continental Centennial Model Superposed Shotgun/Rifle Two Barrel Set with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2021

Lot 709: Browning Continental Centennial Rifle/Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Factory J. Baerten Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Continental Centennial Model Superposed Shotgun/Rifle Two Barrel Set with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Factory J. Baerten Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Continental Centennial Model Superposed Shotgun/Rifle Two Barrel Set with Box

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed Express
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 401
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight and folding rear sight, standard markings, and ejectors. The coin finished boxlock action features a gold inlaid elk in a field scene on the left and a gold quail in flight on the right all bordered and surrounded by floral scrollwork, a bust of John Browning on the underside, single gold trigger, and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Highly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes original box and matching numbered and engraved set of 26 1/2 inch vent rib 20 gauge barrels with 3 inch chambers. Barrel measurements for 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech .622/.625 inches; choke constriction .012/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.035 inches. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, some oil staining on the receiver, and sharp checkering on the forend and stock. The box is very good with some storage wear. The shotgun barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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