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LOT 1497
Factory Engraved Browning BT-99 Grade V Single
Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 05151PM299,
12 gauge, 34 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1980. Built with a blued steel barrel featuring dual white
bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber with
automatic ejectors, and a full choke. The barrel is fitted to a coin finished action
which displays attractive scroll engraving surrounding a single pigeon on the left
and a pair of pigeons on the right. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with
ventilated factory recoil pad. Includes a factory Naugahyde takedown case. Stock
measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch
length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with
minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically
excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1496
Factory Master Jean Marie Florent Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian
Browning Midas Grade Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 89377S8, 12 gauge, 26
1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1968. Built with a white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard
markings, wedges scroll engraving at the breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors, and “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified)
chokes. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays full
coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game
bird scenes showing a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the
right, and a grouse on the underside all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around
the scenes on the sides of the action. The gun is signed “JM FLORENT” for FN Master Engraver Jean Marie Florent
on either side of the action. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”
indicators. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with Browning recoil pad. Barrel
and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.725 inches; choke constriction .010/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 11/16 inch
drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and some minor spots of oxidation at some areas along the metal to wood fit.
The replacement wood is very fine and shows a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1495
Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and
Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge P-1C Grade
Superposed Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
PC3RR1403, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib
bbl., blue/French grey finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1977. Built with blued Special
Steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on
the matted vent rib, standard Browning markings,
chokes marked “**$”/”**$” (skeet/skeet), and 2 3/4
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the French grey rounded boxlock action
which displays beautiful floral scroll and oak leaf engraving surrounding an oval game scene depicting a
pointing pointer in a field mirrored on both sides of the action. The scroll and leaf engraving continue onto the toplever and the triggerguard.
The engraving is signed “J.BAERTEN” on the left side of the action for FN Master Engraver Jose Baerten. The gun features a single gold trigger
and tang mounted manual safety/selector switch. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved
fittings and pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Includes a factory wood and leatherette takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .623/.624 inches; choke constriction .004/.004 inches; minimum wall thickness ..036/.037 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1
15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and French grey finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000