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Lot 1571:Bleus Engraved Browning American Pintail Superposed Shotgun

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1571:Bleus Engraved Browning American Pintail Superposed Shotgun

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Louie Bleus Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning American Pintail Limited Edition Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufactured in the 1981. Dual white bead sights on the matte vent rib barrels with standard markings, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Bright French grey finished action with single gold washed trigger and sliding tang safety/selector switch. The action is fully engraved with 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 037 of 500 ANAS ACUTA". The action is signed "L.BLEUS" on the left side at the rear for Master Engraver Louie Bleus. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered deluxe walnut forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with skip-line checkered bare butt. Includes the factory original box and hardwood display case with shipping box. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .024/.026 inches; choke constriction .016/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.036 inches drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is very good with mild wear, and the display case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin/gold
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1089
Catalog page373
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