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Lot #3479
Lot #3481

Lot 3480: Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Factory Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Lot 3480: Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Factory Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Auto 5
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1657
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib barrel with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and choke marked modified. The coin receiver displays semi-relief floral scroll engraving surrounding a pointer and duck scene on the lower left side above "029 OF FIVE HUNDRED" with the bird, dog and lettering inlaid in gold, the upper left of the receiver shows four ducks in flight over a marsh. On the right, the lower portion of the receiver shows two ducks above a ribbon reading "BROWING GOLD CLASSIC" both of which are inlaid in gold and ahead of a gold inlaid bust of John Moses Browning. The upper portion of the right side displays a matching duck scene to the left side. The receiver is signed on both sides: "R Capece" on the left and "Bleus" on the right for Browning master engravers. Mounted with a beautifully figured multipoint checkered with string of pearls border walnut forend and pistol grip stock with round pistol grip knob and FN buttplate. Includes a Browning Auto 5 Classic box. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at the heel; 2 3/4 inch drop at the heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and 98% coin finishes with very minimal handling marks, some crazing and discoloration on the top tang, and crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with storage and handling marks.



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