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Lot 546: Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Masters Mario Bodson and Jean Diet Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 546: Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun

Factory Masters Mario Bodson and Jean Diet Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Masters Mario Bodson and Jean Diet Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1771
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 408
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1975. Single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, wedges scroll engraving at the breech end, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and improved cylinder/modified "**-/**" chokes. The blued action displays full coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes showing a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a quail on the underside. The birds are rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes. The receiver is signed "M.BODSON" on the left side below the game scene side for factory Master Engraver Mario Bodson and "JEAN H. DIET" for factory Master Engraver Jean Diet. The triggerguard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checkerboard patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. Beautiful, highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with inscription oval marked "A/J/S" and a Browning buttplate. Includes a factory box with illegible partial end label. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .729/.726 inches; choke constriction .016/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.038 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minimal minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The end with the label is torn through, otherwise the box is very good. Mechanically excellent.



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