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Lot 1566: Funken Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Factory F. Funken Double Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1566: Funken Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Factory F. Funken Double Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Factory F. Funken Double Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 988
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 371
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1951. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, floral engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey boxlock action displays full coverage scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight on both sides and relief carved oak leaf and acorn designs at the top of the action. Signed "F.FUNKEN" on both sides of the action at the low rear for Master Engraver Felix Funken. The gun features a gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "O", "U", and "S". Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with brown rubber Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Stock measurements: drop at the comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with the majority of the loss at the muzzles and near the upper breech, 95% coin finish with some minor discoloration, and light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with reapplied varnish, a few light handling marks, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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