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LOT 1676
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning 28 Gauge Citori Lightning Field Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 35831NX973, 28 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1993. Single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, chokes marked improved cylinder/modified, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes which include a pair of pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on the underside, and a quail on the triggerguard. Gold single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes original box. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .556/.554 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/6 inch drop at heel; 15 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1677
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori XT Trap Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 10597MV131, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the raised matted vent rib, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with ejectors, and Invector Plus chokes (improved modified/full installed). The coin finished action displays standard engraving with scroll surrounding pigeons transforming into clay pigeons inlaid in gold on the sides and two clay pigeons on the underside. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with adjustable comb and butt. With original box, two extra triggers, and tools. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minimal and minor handling evidence mostly on the wood and sharp wood checkering. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1678
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Two Millionth Commemorative Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 2,000,000-182, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1971 to 1974 as one of 2,500. Chamber marked 2 3/4 inches and choke marked “**” (modified). Standard engraving with “BROWNING/2,000,000 - 182” in gold. Beautifully figured, multi- point checkered forend and pistol grip stock. Includes black factory leatherette commemorative case and key. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 7/16 inches; length of pull 13 15/16 inches; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% original blue finish with fading on the tangs and trigger, some scattered minor handling marks, and crisp stock checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500 LOT 1679 Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 101 Pigeon Grade XTR Featherweight Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK278084E, 20 gauge, 25 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual white bead sights on the matted solid rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. The coin finished action displays standard Pigeon Grade engraving with a pigeon on the left and a woodcock on the right all surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with checkered flats and Winchester rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory luggage style takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with a few minor handling marks. The wood is very fine with a few minor scratches and dings and sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 1680 Factory Engraved Winchester Model 101 Lightweight Over/Under Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. K282378E, 20 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors, and WinChoke system (modified/full installed). The coin finished action displays attractive floral scroll engraving; a pheasant on the right and a pair of pigeons on the left. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and square knob pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes the original box, a takedown travel case, choke tool, and two extra chokes (modified, skeet). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling evidence and sharp stock and forend checkering. The case is very fine with some handling wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1681 Factory Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade XTR Field Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. PK188526, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP. MOD.”/”FULL”. The coin finished action displays attractive floral scroll engraving with a tasteful use of negative space and a standing pigeon on the underside. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Fitted with a beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with Morgan adjustable rubber buttpad. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with light spotting on the barrel and edge wear on the rib, minimal minor handling marks, and crisp stock checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,000 - 1,600