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Lot 3501: J. Baerten Engraved Browning High Power Olympian Grade Rifle

Factory J. Baerten Triple Signed and Master Game Scene Engraved Belgian Browning High Power Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Lot 3501: J. Baerten Engraved Browning High Power Olympian Grade Rifle

Factory J. Baerten Triple Signed and Master Game Scene Engraved Belgian Browning High Power Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Factory J. Baerten Triple Signed and Master Game Scene Engraved Belgian Browning High Power Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Olympian Grade
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 264 Win magnum
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1046
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1971. Blued steel barrel without sights, standard markings, and 2 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving on either side of the breech. The coin finished action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving as well as a two game scenes on the front receiver ring. The left side shows a bugling elk in a forested scene and the right has a running pronghorn in a field scene. The bottom metal shows the same floral scroll engraving with a mule deer buck engraved on the magazine floorplate and a grizzly bear on the trigger guard. The gun is signed "J.BAERTEN" on both sides of the receiver as well as on the floorplate for Browning Master Engraver Jose Baerten. The gun is mounted in a nicely figured, fancy checkered walnut stock with contrasting forend tip, blank inscription diamond on the contrasting gripcap, and Browning buttplate. Includes a Browning factory Naugahyde case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a chip on the left side above the front action screw, a few minor scratches, and sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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