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Lot 1570: Bodson and Dambiermont Signed Browning American Pintail Shotgun

Factory Bodson and Dambiermont Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1570: Bodson and Dambiermont Signed Browning American Pintail Shotgun

Factory Bodson and Dambiermont Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Bodson and Dambiermont Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1031
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 373
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in the 1981. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Bright French grey finished action displays flowing leafy scroll patterns surrounding brilliantly gold inlaid scenes of North American pintail ducks, showing two on the left, two on the right, and two on the underside. The underside is inscribed and gold inlaid with "AMERICAN PINTAIL 162 of 500 ANAS ACUTA". The receiver is signed "N.DAMBIERMONT " on the right and "M.BODSON" on the left for Browning Master Engravers Noel Dambiermont and Mario Bodson. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid "S", "O", and "U". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered deluxe walnut forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with skip-line checkered bare butt. Includes a factory hardwood display case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.726 inches; choke constriction .015/.034 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.035 inches; drop at comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches; weight 7lbs 10oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent with little minor wear. Mechanically excellent.



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