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Lot #543
Lot #545

Lot 544: Double Signed Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Rifle

Exceptional Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid S. Purgal and R. Dewil Double Signed Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 544: Double Signed Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Rifle

Exceptional Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid S. Purgal and R. Dewil Double Signed Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid S. Purgal and R. Dewil Double Signed Belgian Browning BAR North American Deer Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Bar
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1495
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1982. The coin receiver is engraved with a white-tailed deer scene on the right with "White tail Deer" above the charging handle slot and "366 OF SIX HUNDRED" on a banner at the bottom. "S. PURGAL" is signed at the bottom towards the rear for FN engraver Sophie Purgal. The left side of the receiver is engraved with a mule deer scene with "Mule Deer" at the top and "ONE OF SIX HUNDRED" on a banner at the bottom. "R. DEWIL" is signed above the banner for FN engraver Rene Dewil. Each side also includes a gold inlaid bust of the appropriate deer. Mounted in a wonderfully figured semi-beavertail walnut forend and pistol grip stock with string of pearls and scroll borders to the multi-point checkering, and Browning buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and French grey finish with limited handling marks, and crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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