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LOT 1455
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Pigeon
Grade Lightning Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 45575V7, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent
rib bbl., blue/French grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1967. Built with blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight on
the matted flat vent rib, standard markings, “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified) chokes, and 3 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels
are fitted to the French grey finished action which displays the classic Pigeon Grade near extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding scenes depicting
pigeons in flight on the both the left and right. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. The gun is fitted
with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered Lightning forend with engraved forend iron and round knob semi-pistol grip short tang stock with factory buttplate. Stock
measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and French grey finishes, with minor handling evidence, and some minor discoloration on the action. The wood is very fine with some high edge wear, some crazing in the
finish, a few light dings, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 1457
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Grade
I Lightning Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 39862V5, 20 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 “**”/”*” (modified/full), and 3 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays classic Grade
I scroll engraving and features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered Lightning
forend and round knob semi pistol grip long tang stock with factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length
of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1456
Fausti Model XF4 Sport Over/
Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. B64130, 12 gauge,
32 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built with
blued barrels featuring a red fiber optic front sight on the
matted flat vent rib, light engraving at the breech, 2021
dated Italian proof marks, vented side ribs, import mark
on the flats, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/
modified installed), and 3 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the matte black action
which shows “XF4” on both sides and bottom along with “FAUSTI” and “Aletier Collini” marked on the triggerplate along with “Made in Italy 21”. The trigger guard is relief gold inlaid with the initials “JRF”. The gun features a single
trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend and a full pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and rubber
recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra chokes (cylinder, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, a few minor pressure marks on the wood, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1458
Factory Game Scene Engraved
Browning Auto 5 Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun with
Box - Serial no. 211BC2218, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue/French grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1984. Built with a single bead sight on the matted flat vent
rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke marked “**” (modified).
The barrel is fitted to the French grey finished receiver
which is engraved with game scenes consisting of two mallards and a bust of John M. Browning and the words “BROWNING CLASSIC” on the right, and the left side has a mallard at the top along with a dog and
mallard and a banner across the bottom reading “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND”. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured forend and round knob pistol grip stock with multi-point checkering and string of pearls
bordering and a factory buttplate. Includes the original factory box with picture sleeve. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and French grey finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a ding at the rear of the forend, some minor scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1459
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Grand European Over/Under Skeet Shotgun with Box and Case -
Serial no. K274431E, 20 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1981 and
1986. Built with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked “Grand European”, standard barrel
markings, vented side ribs, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and skeet/skeet chokes. The
barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which displays attractive full coverage rose and scroll engraving in the
classic English styling with “Grand/European” marked in an oval on the underside. The gun features a single trigger
and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved iron and a pistol grip stock with carved drop points and
wood buttplate with white spacer. Includes the original factory box and a factory luggage style takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 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 and box are very fine.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500 439