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LOT 710
Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Louis Acampo Double Signed Belgian Browning Superposed Midas Grade Shotgun - Serial no. 49977S6, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1966. Single white bead sight on the matte vent rib barrels with standard markings, light scroll engraving at the breech end, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and Skeet/Skeet “**$/**$” chokes. The receiver is blue with full coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes of a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a quail on the underside. The birds are rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders. The receiver is double signed by Master Engraver Louis Acampo at the rear of either side of the receiver “LA”. The trigger guard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checker board patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. Beautifully figured fancy grade walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, and ventilated Browning recoil pad. Comes with a new set of Browning Arms ejectors to be installed. Barrel and stock measurements: bores 9 inches from the breech .724/.726 inches; choked .007/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness
.035/.035 inches; drop at the comb 1 1/2 inches; 2 5/16 inches; length
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original blue with the majority of the loss on the lower tang, scattered handling marks, bright gold inlays, and crisp engraving. Stock and forearm are also
very fine with scattered dings and scratches, and some softening of the checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 711 Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Express Superposed Rifle - Serial no. 177PZ01016, 270 Win cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1981. Ramped beaded blade front and flip up adjustable notch rear sights, standard markings, and Belgian proofs. Standard Grade I light scroll engraving on the receiver with a single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Checkered forearm and straight grip stock with plastic Browning buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/8 inches; drop at heel 1 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches. CONDITION: Excellent. 99% original blue finish remains with scattered light handling marks. The wood is very good with crisp checkering, a visible 5/8 inch hairline crack on the left side of the wrist, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 712 Factory Engraved Browning Citori Grade V .410 Bore Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 15165RN183, 410 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight on the matte rib with standard markings, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. Standard Grade V engraving on the receiver with ducks on the right, pheasants on the left, dog and pheasant on the underside, and single quail on the trigger guard. The balance features full coverage leafy scroll. Single gold washed selective trigger with tang mounted safety/selector switch. Checkered forearm with engraved fittings and nicely figured straight grip stock with plastic Browning buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% original blue finish remains with some light forearm marks and some small handling marks. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000
LOT 713 Factory Engraved Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Shotgun - Serial no. 10375S72, 12 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1972. Single steel bead sight on the matte, vent rib barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors and improved cylinder/modified chokes. Coin gray finished receiver with full coverage scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight and relief carved oak leaf and acorn designs at the top of the action. Gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, checkered forearm with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with replacement Pachmayr recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements: bores 9 inches from the breech .727/.727 inches; choked .014/.026; minimum wall thickness .033/.035; drop at the comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at the heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 11/16 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Receiver features the original coin finish with spotting and crisp engraving. Stock and forearm are very good with scattered dings and scratches, three dents on the bottom of the stock, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically Estimate: 2,750 - 3,750
of pull 14 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 10 oz.
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