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Lot 1590:J. Baerten Signed and Engraved Browning 28 Ga Superposed Shotgun

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1590:J. Baerten Signed and Engraved Browning 28 Ga Superposed Shotgun

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Shotgun with Presentation Case

Manufactured in 1977. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified). The blued action is adorned with extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of quail on the left, three more game birds on the right, and a bust of a setter on the underside. Both game scenes are signed "J. BAERTEN" for Master Engraver Jose Baerten. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid "S", "O", and "U". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case with inscription plaque reading "Longleaf/Plantation/Limited Edition/Number 1 of 6 Special Issue/Presented to Richard Tinsley/On 12-25-90/'A Hunting We Will Go/Pogo". Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .548 inches; choke constriction .007/.012 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a blemish at the safety, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1883
Catalog page401
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