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LOT 1590
Factory Master Jose Baerten Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Shotgun with Presentation Case - Serial no. P73RR1323, 28 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1977. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the
matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/ modified). The blued action is adorned with extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of quail on the left, three
more game birds on the right, and a bust of a setter on the underside. Both game scenes are signed “J. BAERTEN” for Master Engraver Jose Baerten. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “S”, “O”, and “U”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case with inscription plaque reading “Longleaf/Plantation/Limited Edition/Number 1 of 6 Special Issue/Presented to Richard Tinsley/On 12-25-90/’A Hunting We Will Go/Pogo”. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .548 inches; choke constriction .007/.012 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a blemish at the safety, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
Factory F. Krill Signed B12 Pattern Engraved Belgian Browning Model B-25 Hunting Model Over/Under Shotgun with Box, Case, and Factory Letter - Serial no. 325MZ03289, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2001, the included factory letter confirms the current configuration when the gun was originally sold to Bass Pro Shops of Springfield, MO, on March 25th, 2003. Single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “**”/”*” (modified/full). The coin finished action displays B12 pattern engraving consisting of a pair of pheasants on the left and a pair of mallards on the right with the remaining space filled by floral scroll. The action is signed “F. KRILL” on the left at the rear. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “S”, “U”, and “O”. Beautifully figured, multi- point checkered Schnabel forend with engraved fittings and swan neck grip stock with an FN buttplate. Includes the original factory box and a Negrini takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.730 inches; choke constriction .019/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, a few spots of minor oil discoloration, and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is good with moderate wear. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1592 Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 8144S69, 12 gauge, 26 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1969. Blued Special Steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified). The blued action displays light scroll engraved lining and leaf designs along the top of the action. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold “S”, “O”, and “U”. Multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a factory Naugahyde takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .730 inches; choke constriction .015/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.026 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, slight rub ahead of the forend, and a few pressure marks in the otherwise sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,500
LOT 1593
Factory Engraved Belgian
Browning Pigeon Grade Superlight
Superposed Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. 29376S74, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1974,
the included factory letter confirms the current configuration when the gun was originally sold to Ike’s Gun Shop of Idaho Falls, ID, on October 11, 1976. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel
bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin gray finished action displays the standard Pigeon Grade full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight on the left and right as well as
relief carved oak leaf and acorn designs carved at the fences. Gold washed single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered
Schnabel forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Includes a Browning Naugahyde takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both
measure .726 inches; choke constriction .011/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.032 inches; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 7/16 inches; weight 6 lbs 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few slight blemishes in the blue on the barrels, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 401
LOT 1591