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Lot 1563: Debrus Engraved Browning Superposed P2 Presentation Shotgun

Factory J. M. Debrus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed P2 Presentation Grade Skeet Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1563: Debrus Engraved Browning Superposed P2 Presentation Shotgun

Factory J. M. Debrus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed P2 Presentation Grade Skeet Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Factory J. M. Debrus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed P2 Presentation Grade Skeet Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1305
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 370
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1977. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, a single band of floral engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "**$"/"**$" (skeet/skeet), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey boxlock action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving surrounding three gold inlaid game scenes which depict a trio of pheasants in flight on the left, a pair of quail in flight on the underside, and a trio of flying mallards on the right. The engraving extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the trigger guard, which has a blank area for initials. The engraving is signed "J.M.DEBRUS" on the left side of the action below the game scene for Browning Master Engraver Jean Marie Debrus. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "O", "U", and "S". Beautifully figured, exhibition quality, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.726 inches; choke constriction .005/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.040 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, gold, and coin grey finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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