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Lot #498

Lot 497: Sophie Purgal Engraved Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

Sophie Purgal Signed Factory Engraved Belgian Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Lot 497: Sophie Purgal Engraved Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

Sophie Purgal Signed Factory Engraved Belgian Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Sophie Purgal Signed Factory Engraved Belgian Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: B 125
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2594
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 370
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1990. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted ventilated rib with 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and Invector choke tube system (modified/full currently installed). Coin action displaying "B" style consisting of quail scenes on both sides and a hound on the bottom with flourishes of floral scroll engraving, oak leaf engraved fences, engraved top lever, and selective safety. The lower left side is signed "S. PURGAL" for FN Master Engraver Sophie Purgal. Mounted on a nicely contrasting multipoint checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip walnut stock with engraved fittings and Browning buttplate. Includes original box, a choke wrench, and two extra choke tubes (improved modified and improved cylinder). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore 9 inches from the breech .622/.621 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.032 inches; drop at the comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/16 inches; weight 6 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with light storage and handling marks.



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