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Lot 506:Belgian Browning Master Engraved Grade III Superposed Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 506:Belgian Browning Master Engraved Grade III Superposed Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Belgian Browning Master Engraver Funken Signed Grade III Superposed Shotgun

Manufactured in Belgium in 1954, this Grade III shotgun features blue barrels and a satin coin finish on the remaining metal. Dual bead sights on the matte vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked full/improved modified with ejectors. The action is engraved with an intricate scroll design, with two capercaillie fighting and five hens in the background on the left side, eight pheasants on the right side in a field scene and a hunting dog with a game bird in its mouth on the bottom. The break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware also have a fine scroll pattern. Each side of the receiver is signed by Master Engraver Felix Funken. These Funken engraved Brownings are some of the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Funken retired in 1960 and passed away in 1966. Gold washed single trigger, tang mounted safety/selector and mounted with fancy, high gloss checkered walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock long tang with a vent Browning recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 inches.

ConditionExcellent with 98% original blue on the barrels original coin finish on the action with some slight staining, with only minimal handling marks. Stock is very good as refurbished, with a contrasting high-grade walnut insert in the buttstock and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch vent rib
Finishblue/satin coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2004
Catalog page372
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