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LOT 536
Factory Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under
Shotgun with Hydrocoil Stock and Case - Serial no. PK381615, 12 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut
stock. Built with blued steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked “PIGEON GRADE” near the
breech, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches, chokes marked skeet, and a set of .410 bore conversion tubes installed. Mated to a coin action with wavy line
and punchdot borders and a flourish of floral scroll on either side and atop the fences as well as a pigeon on the underside. Mounted in a lightly figured
multipoint checkered walnut forend with lightly engraved release lever and pistol grip hydrocoil stock with offset decelerator recoil pad. Includes an aluminum
takedown case and a set of 20 and 28 gauge conversion tubes. Stock measurements: Drop at the comb 1 11/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; 14 1/2 inch length of
pull; weight 8 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish and 98% plus original coin finish with some light handling marks, and crisp engraving. The stock and forend are very good with scattered dings and scratches, chips in
the varnish, a couple stress lines at the upper tang, and a crack on the left side of the rear portion. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 535
Factory Engraved Belgian
Browning .410 Bore Grade I Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 1626J6,
410 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1966. Built with blued Special Steel
barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted rib, standard markings, chokes marked “**$”/”**$” (skeet/skeet), and
3 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays Grade I scroll engraving and features a single
trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun features a nicely figured forend and round knob pistol grip stock with factory buttplate. Stock
measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some high edge wear at the underside and overall light handling evidence. The wood is very fine
with some crazing in the varnish, some scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 534
Factory Engraved and Silver Highlighted Browning Citori 28 Gauge Field Sporting
Grade VII Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. JP21GR700100, 28 gauge, 30
inch vent rib bbl., blue/nitride/silver finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2021 and built
with blued Special Steel barrels featuring fiber optic front and white mid-bead sights on
the matted wide vent rib, Invector choke system (full/modified installed), and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the silver nitride finished action
which displays Grade VII engraving consisting of a pair of pheasants on the left, a trio of
mallards on the right, a setter on the underside, and a quail on the trigger guard all highlighted in silver and surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single adjustable gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. The gun
is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, “ABR” in the silver inscription oval, and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes original factory
box, two extra trigger shoes, and three extra chokes (improved cylinder, skeet, and improved modified). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .555/.554 inches; minimum wall thickness
.035/.038 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, nitride, and silver finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 533
Factory Nelly Watrin
Signed and Engraved
Belgian Browning
Grade V “Diana”
Superposed Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 67070,
12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1958. Built with blued Special Steel barrels dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, light engraving at the upper
breech, chokes marked “**”/”*” (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which is engraved in the Grade V “Diana” pattern with flowing scroll
designs surrounding four game scenes depicting a flock of mallards in a marsh on the right, a covey of pheasant in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits
on the triggerguard all in fine detail. The engraving is signed “N.WATRIN” on both sides below the scene for FN engraver Nelly Watrin. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/
selector with gold “S”, “O”, and “U” indicators. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with a factory buttplate. Included
is a Browning Naugahyde takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .733/.733 inches; choke constriction .014/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness
.031/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with some dings, pressure marks, scratches, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500