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Lot 351: A. Bee Engraved Browning 20 Ga. Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Factory Angelo Bee Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 351: A. Bee Engraved Browning 20 Ga. Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Factory Angelo Bee Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Angelo Bee Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1426
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 248
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1962. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey receiver is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding three game scenes depicting four mallards in a marsh on the right, a covey of pheasant in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the triggerguard. The action is signed "A.BEE" on both sides beneath the game scenes for renowned Master Engraver Angelo Bee. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "U", "O", and "S". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech measured at .611/.615 inches; choke constriction .017/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.034 inches; 1 7/17 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin grey finishes, limited handling evidence, and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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