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the matted, vent
rib, standard barrel
markings, 2 1/2 inch
wedges of floral scroll engraving on either side of the upper barrel breech, and
2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding
three separate game scenes. The underside shows a pair of mallards in flight over a marsh, the left has a pointer flushing a pair of game
birds in a woodland scene rendered in gold, and the right has a setter flushing two grouse in a forest also
rendered in gold. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch.
Beautiful, highly figured, fancy fleur-de-lis checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock
with ebony grip cap and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad with spacers. Includes two extra barrel sets, one
20 gauge (not engraved, numbered to match) and one 12 gauge (matching engraving and serial number),
both measuring 26 inches with vent ribs and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. Also includes a takedown
case that houses the whole set. Barrel measurements for extra 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech .622/.623 inches; choke constriction .011/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness
.045/.031 inches. Barrel measurements for extra 12 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .738/.732 inches; choke constriction .007/.003 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.041
inches. Barrel and stock measurements for primary set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
.725/.725 inches; choke constriction .018/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.050 inches; 1 3/8 inch
drop at comb; 1 1/2 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 12 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent as masterfully embellished, retaining 99% blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is also excellent showing limited handling evidence and sharp checkering. The case and extra barrels are very good-very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 443
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Model 32 Over/Under Shotgun with
Case and Two Extra Barrel Sets - Serial no. 5195, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on
LOT 444
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Model 3200 Premier Grade Trap Over/
Under Shotgun - Serial no. 74083, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Dual bead sights on the raised, matted
vent rib, standard Remington barrel markings, engraving on the coin finished
section at the breech, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The coin finished
boxlock action features near full coverage floral scroll engraving with gold
borders surrounding three pheasants in flight on the left, a grouse in flight on
the underside, and a trio of mallards in flight on the right. The game scenes are
all rendered in fine relief gold inlay. The gun features a single trigger and tang
mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, fancy multi-point checkered
forend and pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval in the grip cap and
brown rubber Remington recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O):
.726/.728 inches; choke constriction .028/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.035 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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