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Lot 543: Belgian Browning Superposed Centennial Edition Set Rifle/Shotgun

Factory L. Cortis Signed Master Engraved Gold Inlaid and Lilly Cortis Signed Belgian Browning Superposed Centennial Edition Two Barrel Set Express Rifle and Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 543: Belgian Browning Superposed Centennial Edition Set Rifle/Shotgun

Factory L. Cortis Signed Master Engraved Gold Inlaid and Lilly Cortis Signed Belgian Browning Superposed Centennial Edition Two Barrel Set Express Rifle and Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Factory L. Cortis Signed Master Engraved Gold Inlaid and Lilly Cortis Signed Belgian Browning Superposed Centennial Edition Two Barrel Set Express Rifle and Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20/30-06
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1542
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Introduced in 1978 to commemorate 100 years of the Browning Company. The 20 gauge shotgun barrels are 26 1/2 inches with 3 inch chambers, ejectors, matching serial number, independent forearm, and full/modified chokes. The 30-06 caliber rifle barrels are 24 inches with matching serial number, independent forearm, and ramped beaded blade front and flip up rear notch sights. Coin gray receiver with near full coverage fine scroll engraving with a gold inlaid quail on the right and gold inlaid bull elk on the left. The left side is signed "L. CORTIS" in the lower left hand corner. Checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a Browning buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 14 inches. With original box and shipping box.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall. The shotgun barrels retain 97% original blue finish with some light spotting on the muzzles, and crisp forearm checkering. The rifle barrels retain 97% original blue finish with some light spotting on the muzzles, stress cracks at the rear edge of both sides of the forearm and crisp checkering. There is some light spotting on the underside of the receiver. The engraving is crisp. The stock is excellent with limited handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is good with some separated corners.



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