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Lot 532: A. Bee Signed and Engraved Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Outstanding Factory Master Angelo Bee Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 532: A. Bee Signed and Engraved Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Outstanding Factory Master Angelo Bee Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Factory Master Angelo Bee Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1002
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 427
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1969. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, hand cut barrel markings, single gold band at the upper breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked "**$"/"**-" (skeet/improved cylinder). The blued action shows exceptionally fine embellishments including deep floral scroll over a matted background, gold inlaid borders and accent lines, and three outstanding semi-relief engraved gold game scenes. The right game scenes depicts a retriever flushing a pheasant in a field, the underside has a single in flight, and the left has a pointer flushing a quail from cover. The scroll extends to the toplever, trigger guard, and lower tang which also displays gold stock screws. The lower left side of the action is signed "ABEE" for highly regarded Master Engraver Angelo Bee. The gun features a single gold plated trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Exceptionally fine, highly figured, dot bordered multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .623/.626 inches; choke constriction .004/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.018 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, some minor rubbing at the muzzles, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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