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LOT 1566
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge/410 Bore Superposed Grade I Shotgun Two Barrel Skeet Set with Case - Serial no. 53870, 20 gauge, 26 1/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1969. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sight on the matted vent rib,
standard markings, chokes marked “**$”/”**$” (skeet/skeet), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action features Grade I floral scroll engraving, a single gold washed
trigger, and tang mounted safety/selector. Mounted in an exceptionally figured, multi-point checkered forend,
and pistol grip stock with a Browning vented recoil pad. Includes Browning leatherette case and a matching numbered set of 26 inch 410 bore barrels with 2 1/2 inch chambers and skeet chokes. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
LOT 1567
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 22837PT653, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/French grey/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1986. Single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, Invector choke system (improved cylinder/skeet installed), and 3 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
ventilated Browning recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue, gold, and coin finishes, a few minor handling marks mostly on the wood, and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1568
Mike Zawa Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning .410 Bore Citori Superlight Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 14862PW683, 410 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1984. Single steel bead sight on the raised matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “**”/”*” (modified/full). The
blue finished action displays standard Grade VI engraving consisting of scrollwork surrounding gold inlaid game scenes showing two pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on the underside, and a quail on the trigger guard. Right side of receiver signed “MIKEZAWA” Highly figured, multi-point checkered semi-Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with a Browning buttplate. Includes original box. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8
inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish, with minimal handling evidence, overall crisp stock and forend checkering, and a chip on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1569
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed 20 Gauge Skeet Shotgun - Serial no. 45058V7, 20 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/French grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1967. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib with 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “**$/***$” (skeet/skeet). French grey action with standard Pigeon Grade engraving consisting of a pair of pigeons on either side on top of light open scroll, floral motif on the fences, and two bouquets on the bottom. Fitted with a single trigger and manual selective safety. Mounted in a nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forend with Deeley release and engraved fittings and a pistol grip buttstock with Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at heel 2 7/16 inches; length
of pull 14 1/4 inches; weight 7 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% plus original blue and 90% French grey finish with limited handling marks, oxidation on top of the action and on the top tang, and crisp engraving. Wood is also very fine with some crazing in the varnish, some handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1570
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori Grade VI Superlight Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 26321PTF13, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1986. Blued steel barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and Invector chokes (modified/modified installed). The blued action displays scroll engraving surrounding a pair of pheasants in flight on the left, a setter on the underside, a trio of mallards in flight on the right, and a solitary quail on the triggerguard; all of the game scenes are rendered in fine gold inlay. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The beautifully figured multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch
drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish and gold inlay, minimal handling evidence mostly scattered around the wood, and sharp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500