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LOT 3541
Factory Guilio Perfido Signed and
Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed
Pigeon Grade Shotgun - Serial no. P03PM1492, 12 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1980. Built with blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib,
“**”/”*” (modified/full) chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which displays Pigeon Grade full
coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight on the left and right. The action is signed on the right side “G.PERFIDO” for FN factory
engraver Guilio Perfido. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-
point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some minor dried grease on the action, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3540
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori
Heritage Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 18360MP131, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2008 and built with blued
Special Steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard factory markings, light floral scroll engraving at the breech, Invector Plus choke system (light
modified/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished sideplated boxlock action which displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a
three gold inlaid game scenes depicting a trio of mallards on the left, a trio of pheasants on the right, and a bust of a setter over a “HERITAGE” marked banner on the underside. The gun features a single gold
trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings as well as a round knob pistol grip stock
with teardrop carved drop points, blank silver inscription oval, and ventilated Browning recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and a set of snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2
3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, some minor dried grease on the
action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3539
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 28
Gauge Grade I Superposed Shotgun - Serial
no. 1006F5, 28 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1965. Built with blued Special Steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted rib, standard markings, chokes marked “**-
”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which features Grade I scroll
engraving and features a single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun features a straight figured forend and round knob pistol grip stock
with factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3538
Factory V. Doyen Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V
“Diana” Superposed Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no.
55937, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1957. Built with blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight 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 “V. DOYEN” on the left side below the scene. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold “S”, “O”, and “U” indicators.
The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with a factory buttplate. Included is a second matching numbered
and engraved barrel set measuring 30 inches with Teague choke tubes (.020/.030 installed) as well as a Browning takedown case that houses the entire set. Barrel measurements for the extra set (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .731/.732 inches; minimum wall thickness .046/.043 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .725/.728 inches; choke
constriction .014/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .051/.049 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few pressure marks in the wood, stress line at upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000