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LOT 1505
Factory C. Doms Signed and B1M Pattern Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge
Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 823PZ12567, 20 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/French
grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1981. Built with blued Special Steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the
matted vent rib, factory markings, engraving on the barrel wings, chokes marked “**”/”*” (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the French greyed action which displays scroll engraving with bouquets of scroll at the center of
each side and is signed “C. DOMS” on the left side of the action. The gun features a single triggers and a tang mounted safety/selector
with gold inlaid “S”, “O”, and “U” indicators. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with
engraved iron and a long tang straight hand stock with a Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch
drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original French grey finish with some patches of discoloration, some
light handling evidence, a few dings and scratches on the wood, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1504
Excellent Factory
Engraved Belgian
Browning .410
Bore Grade I
Superposed
Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. 659J3,
410 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1963. Built with blued Special Steel barrels featuring a single bead sight 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 classic Grade I scroll engraving and
features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun features a lightly figured and multi-point checkered forend and long tang round knob pistol grip stock
with factory buttplate. Includes a factory Browning Airways case. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, some light varnish flaking on the forend, and sharp checkering on the wood.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 1503
Factory Louis Acampo Signed and B2G Pattern Engraved Fabrique
Nationale 20 Gauge B25 Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 5780V74, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1974. Built with blued Special Steel barrels with
single bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings,
light engraving at the breech, chokes marked “**-”/”**”
(improved cylinder/full), and 2 3/4 inch chamber with ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which displays
scroll engraving surrounding a hide of pheasant on the left side,
a pair of quail on the underside, and a calling capercallie cock
with hens on the right. The engraving is signed “L.ACAMPO”
on the right side of the action at the rear for FN factory engraver Louis Acampo. The gun features a single trigger
and a tang mounted manual safety/selector with gold “U”, “O”, and “S” indicators. The gun is fitted with a beautifully
figured and multi-point checkered French walnut Schnabel tip forend with engraved iron as well as a long tang
straight hand stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .622/.623 inches; choke constriction .007/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 5/8 inch
drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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