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Lot 1558: Dierckx Engraved Browning 20 Ga. Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun

Factory A. Dierckx Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1558: Dierckx Engraved Browning 20 Ga. Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun

Factory A. Dierckx Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Factory A. Dierckx Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1597
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 433
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1967. Blued Special Steel barrels with single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 2 inch wedges scroll engraving at the breech end, import mark, chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action displays full coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes which depict a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a single quail on the underside, all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes. The trigger guard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checkerboard patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. The action is signed "A.DIERCKX" at the bottom rear on both sides below the game scenes for FN engraver Andre Dierckx. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "S", "O". and "U". Beautifully figured, fancy multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a factory Naugahyde takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .624/.624 inches; choke constriction .014/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.036 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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