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LOT 351
Factory Angelo Bee Signed and Master Engraved
Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun - Serial
no. 26492V2, 20 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1962. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib,
standard Browning markings, chokes marked “**”/”*” (modified/full), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey receiver is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding
3 oz.
Mechanically excellent.
three game scenes depicting four 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. The action is signed “A.BEE” on both sides beneath the game scenes for renowned Master
Engraver Angelo Bee. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid “U”, “O”, and “S”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob
pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech measured at .611/.615 inches; choke constriction .017/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.034 inches; 1 7/17 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin grey finishes, limited handling evidence, and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 352
Factory Bleus Signed, Master Engraved,
and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Superposed Midas Grade
Shotgun - Serial no. 52445S6, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1966. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 2
inch wedges scroll engraving at the breech end, and chokes
marked “*”/”*” (full/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors. The blued action displays full coverage scroll engraving
on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes which depict a trio of pheasant on the left, three
mallards on the right, and a single quail on the underside, all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes. The receiver is signed “BLEUS” at the bottom rear on both sides of the action for
Browning Master Engraver Louis Bleus. The triggerguard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checker board patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted safety/ selector switch with gold inlaid “S”, “O”. and “U”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.724 inches; choke constriction .039/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.032 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
248 Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000