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Lot 3476:Kowalski and Deprez Engraved Browning Midas Superposed Set

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3476:Kowalski and Deprez Engraved Browning Midas Superposed Set

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Kowalski and Deprez Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun Three Barrel Set with Case

Manufactured in 1974. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, wedges scroll engraving at the breech end, 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and "**$"/"**$" (skeet/skeet) chokes. The blued action displays Midas Grade engraving consisting of full coverage scroll engraving on punchdot background surrounding game bird scenes showing a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a grouse on the underside. The birds are rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes on the sides of the action. The piece is signed "R.KOWALSKI" on the left side of the action below the scene and "J.M.DEPREZ" at the low rear for FN engravers Richard Kowalski and Jean-Marie Deprez. The triggerguard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checker board patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. Highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with a Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes two extra matching numbered 28 inch barrel sets with 2 3/4 inch chambers and skeet/skeet chokes. Also includes a Browning Naugahyde takedown case that houses the set. Barrel measurements for the extra 28 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .548/.549 inches; choke constriction .004/.00 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.030 inches. Barrel measurements for the extra 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .623/.625 inches; choke constriction .003/.003 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.030 inches. Barrel measurements for the .410 bore set (U/O): choke constriction .003/.005 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 10 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 97% original blue and 99% original gold finishes with some loss on the lower left of the action, otherwise minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. There is a chip in the rear sight bead. The extra barrels are also excellent. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge410
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/gold
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1397
Catalog page294
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