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LOT 3734
Cased L. Ernst and G. Thiry Double Signed
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LOT 3733
Jose Baerten Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Semi- Automatic Takedown Rifle with Case - Serial no. 2T31766, 22 LR cal., 19 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/French
grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1962. The receiver has been factory engraved and signed by “J Baerten “. Both side flats depict a pointer chasing after fowl in a forest, surrounded by exceptional floral engravings, the top of the action is
adorned with a bordered portrait of a pointer with a fowl in his mouth, and the bottom of the
action and trigger guard are also covered by the floral bordering patterns. The walnut forend and pistol grip are both multi-point, skip-line checkered, and the stock is fitted with a steel buttplate. Includes a Browning leather- wrapped takedown case. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, with minimal minor handling evidence and crisp wood checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning
BAR North American Deer Issue Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no.
437PY00196, 30-06 Springfield cal., 22 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, deluxe walnut stock. Manufactured in 1982. The coin receiver is engraved with a white-tailed deer scene on the right with “White tail Deer” above the charging handle slot and “196 OF SIX HUNDRED” on a banner at the bottom. “G.THIRY” is signed at the bottom towards the rear. The left side of the receiver is engraved with a mule deer scene, with “Mule Deer” at the top and “ONE OF SIX HUNDRED” on a banner at the bottom. “L.ERNST” is signed above the banner. Each side also includes a gold inlaid bust of the appropriate deer. Mounted in a wonderfully figured semi-beavertail walnut forend and pistol grip stock with string of pearls and floral borders to the multi-point checkering, and black Browning buttplate. Includes the original box, an oiled walnut display case, and key. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. The case is very fine with a bent middle latch. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3735
Factory Engraved R. Greco Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Semi- Automatic Takedown Rifle with Scope
and Case - Serial no. 70T47749, 22 LR cal., 19 1/4 inch
round bbl., blue/French grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1970,
this rifle is outfitted with a gold bead front sight and a 4x Redfield scope that
has been mounted to the barrel assembly. The receiver has been factory engraved and signed by “R. Greco”. Both side flats depict a pointer chasing after fowl, surrounded by exceptional floral engravings, the top of the action is adorned with a bordered portrait of a pointer with a fowl in his mouth, and the bottom of the action and trigger
guard are also covered by the floral bordering patterns. The walnut forend and pistol grip are both multi-point, skip-line checkered, and the stock is fitted with a steel buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and 97% original coin finishes, a couple patches of pitting at the front of the receiver, and some loss on the gold-wash trigger. The wood is fine with a repair in the pistol grip, minimal handling marks, and crisp checkering. The case is very fine and the optics are clear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3736
Belgian Browning High Power Medallion Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box -
Serial no. 8X45470, 30-06 cal., 22 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, deluxe walnut stock. Manufactured in 1968. Features a stepped barrel without iron sight provisions. The trigger guard and magazine floor plate are gold scroll engraved, with the trigger plated in gold. Fitted with a checkered walnut stock sporting both a magnum cross bolt, cherry forend tip and grip cap, along with a black plastic Browning buttplate. Includes original box. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original blue finish with faint handling marks and crisp stock checkering. The box is very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750