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LOT 3587
Master Ron Reimer Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid
Belgian Browning .22-Auto Semi-Automatic Rifle with Case - Serial no. 71T58745, 22 LR cal., 19 3/8 inch round bbl.,
blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1971 and subsequently superbly upgraded with engraving and gold
inlays by American Master Engraver Ron Reimer. The rifle has a blued steel barrel featuring a blade front sight, elevation adjustable
flip-up rear sight, two filled drilled and tapped holes, and standard markings. The barrel is fitted to the coin finished action which displays
near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of semi-relief gold inlaid game scenes on all sides of the action all encompassed by gold inlaid wire borders. The game scenes consist of a fox sitting in
a field on the left, a raccoon on the right, and a bird of prey on the top, all in fine detail. Reimer has signed his work “R.Reimer” on the left side of the receiver to the side of the triggerguard. The rifle is fitted with
a beautifully figured and multi-point skip-line checkered forend and pistol grip stock and a blued steel serrated buttplate. Includes a factory Naugahyde takedown case.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as masterfully upgraded, retaining 99% blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and crisp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
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LOT 3586
Master Ron Reimer Signed, Engraved, and Gold Accented
Belgian Browning .22-Auto Semi-Automatic Rifle with Case - Serial
no. 69T18095, 22 LR cal., 19 3/8 inch round bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1969 and subsequently
beautifully upgraded with engraving and gold accents by American Master Engraver Ron Reimer. The rifle has a blued steel barrel
featuring a blade front sight, elevation adjustable flip-up rear sight, two filled drilled and tapped holes, and standard markings. The
barrel is fitted to the coin finished action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of gold accented game scenes on either side
of the action. The game scenes consist of an eagle descending on unseen prey on the left with a mirror image on the right, both in fine detail and displaying gold inlaid
beaks, talons, and eyes. Reimer has signed his work “R.Reimer” on the right side of the receiver to the side of the triggerguard. The rifle is fitted with a gorgeous highly-figured and multi-point skip-line checkered
forend and pistol grip stock and a blued steel serrated buttplate. Includes a factory Naugahyde takedown case marked “P. J. BAUGH/ALMAHURST FARM LEXINGTON, KY.” on the exterior lid.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as masterfully upgraded, retaining 99% blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
The case is very fine.
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500