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LOT 1416
Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Belgian Browning Superposed Midas Grade Style 28 Gauge Shotgun - Serial no. 2992F70, 28 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock. Manufactured in 1970. Single white bead sight on the matte vent rib barrels with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, light scroll engraving at the breech end, and skeet/skeet (**$/**$) chokes. The action is a fine blue finish with full coverage scroll engraving
on punch dot background surrounding scenes of game birds with quail on the right, grouse on the left, and a single smaller bird on the underside. The birds are rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders. Both sides of the receiver are signed
“ABEE”. The trigger guard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checker board patterns. Highly figured fancy grade walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, fancy scroll borders, and Browning plastic buttplate. Stock
measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as Angelo Bee embellished with 99% bright factory quality blue finish, scattered light handling marks, sharp engraving, and complete gold inlays. The upgraded wood is fine with a short hairline stress crack at the upper tang (left side), a few small scattered dings, bold, dark figure, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 1417
Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pierre Lallemand Signed Belgian Browning Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 72X48416, 20 gauge, 25 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gray
finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock. Manufactured in 1972. Single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib barrel with standard markings and Belgian proofs, 3 inch chamber, and modified choke. The coin gray receiver features full coverage leafy scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed game bird scenes of quail and ducks on the right and pheasants and ducks on the left. Each bird is rendered in semi-relief gold inlay and set against detailed pond and field backgrounds. The left side of the receiver is signed “P.LALLEMAND”. Extra fancy figured walnut pistol grip stock and semi-beavertail forearm with beaded borders and scroll carved foliate accents
and a plastic FN/Browning buttplate. Le
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original blue finish and some light handling marks. The receiver has sharp engraving
and complete gold inlays. The wood is also excellent with dark, attractive figure, crisp checkering, and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 1418
Cased, Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Continental Centennial Model Superposed Shotgun/Rifle Two Barrel Set - Serial no. 1878C-425,
30-06/20 cal., 24 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight and folding rear sight,
standard markings, and ejectors. The coin finished boxlock action features a gold inlaid elk in a field scene on the left and a gold quail in flight on the right all bordered and surrounded by floral scrollwork, a bust of John Browning on the underside, single gold trigger, and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Highly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a matching numbered and engraved set of 26 1/2 inch vent rib 20 gauge barrels with 3 inch chambers and modified/full chokes. Also included is the original box and factory hardwood display case that houses the whole set. Barrel measurements for 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech .624/.623 inches; choke constriction .014/.028 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.039 inches. Length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set is excellent. The box is very good, and the case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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ngth of pull is 14 1/4 inches.