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LOT 3602
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Pigeon Grade Lightning Superposed Shotgun - Serial no.
56300S7, 12 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 2 3/4
inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the French grey finished action which displays the classic Pigeon Grade extensive floral scroll engraving
surrounding scenes showing pigeons in flight on 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 long tang stock with
factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and French grey 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 - 4,000
LOT 3604
Limited Edition Factory Game Scene
Engraved Ducks Unlimited 50th Anniversary
Commemorative Browning Auto 5 Classic
Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
87DU02597, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. One of approximately 5,500
examples manufactured in 1987 to commemorative the
50th anniversary of the founding of Ducks Unlimited.
Featuring a single steel bead at the front of the ventilated and matted rib, on top of the blued “SPECIAL” steel barrel marked with the importer address on the left side
along with the model, “**” (modified) choke, “2 3/4”” chamber, barrel length, and Browning patent markings on the right side, a coined action, and a gold washed trigger. The action displays extensive factory
engravings themed for the 50th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited, featuring floral scroll type laser engravings with contrasting backdrops, a portrait panel of a Canada goose on the right side with a banner marked
“FIFTIETH” and “YEAR” on the right side, a logo panel for Ducks Unlimited 50th with a banner marked “DUCKS and “UNLIMITED” on the left side, along with game scenes of mallards taking flight from a wetland on the left side and
another of geese taking flight on the right. Fitted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip buttstock with a black rubberized factory recoil pad. Includes a black hard case marked with the Ducks Unlimited logo
on the exterior. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent as factory embellished, retaining 99% plus blue and 99% coin finishes with some limited minor scratches on the let side of the action, otherwise limited minor handling evidence, and crisp engravings. The
wood is also excellent with crisp checkering and attractive grain figure. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3601
Factory Engraved Winchester Double Xpress Grand European XTR Over/Under
Rifle with Case - Serial no. DRN00848E, 7x65R cal., 23 1/2 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with ramped
beaded blade front sight, folding rear sight on the rear quarter rib which
hosts quick detach scope mounts and is marked “Grand European”. The coin finished
action displays a boar on the left, a stag on the right, and a mouflon sheep and Grand
European on the underside, all of which are surrounded by extensive floral scrollwork.
The rifle features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch.
Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with engraved coin grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a factory
luggage style takedown case and a set of scope rings. Length of pull 13 7/8 inches. Weight 8 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited minor handling evidence, a few areas of minor discoloration in the coin, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically
excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3603
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Grade I Lightning Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 15632, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch
vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1959. 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 features a lightly figured and multi-point checkered
Lightning forend and long tang 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: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 3605
Factory Engraved Winchester Grand European Over/Under Skeet Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. K475271E, 12 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 checkered wood white spacer buttplate. Includes the original factory box and a factory luggage style takedown case. Stock measurements:
1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; cast-off, weight 7 lbs. 13 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. The box and case are very fine.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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