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barrel features two inlaid platinum bands at the breech and a single bead sight on a matted solid rib. The forearm and stock are select walnut and the forearm features multi-point checkering. The select walnut pistol grip with iron sleeve, which acts
as the action mechanism when slide rearward, is also checkered. The iron sleeve on the pistol grip is also finely engraved. The underside of the stock has a blank silver initial shield. Fitted with a factory checkered hard rubber shotgun type buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and magazine retain 85% bright original high polish blue finish, and the receiver retain 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The hardware on the pistol grip retains 95% original blue finish. The engraving is crisp. There is a small chip on the buttplate at the toe. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Factory engraved deluxe Burgess shotguns stand as a rarity in sporting arms collecting and are well deserving of the finest collections. This is an exceptional example of a scarce, deluxe engraved, Burgess shotgun that will certainly make a grade statement in your collection!
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000
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