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LOT 1532
Factory Master Engraved R. Dewil Signed Belgian Browning Grade III .22 Auto Semi-Automatic Rifle with Case - Serial no. T86246, 22 LR cal., 19 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Features brass bead in blade front and adjustable notched tangent rear sights and
standard Grade III engravings on the receiver, with hound chasing
three pheasants on the left, hound with hare in mouth on top, and hound catching one of three ducks on the right side. The right side of the receiver is signed “R. DEWIL” at the bottom. Fitted in a
beautifully figured fiddleback forearm and buttstock. Includes tanned leather carry case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish on the barrel and overall bright receiver, with scattered handling marks and crisp engraving. Crisp forend and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1533
Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle Serial Number UG1 with Box - Serial no. UG1, 270 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. As serial number “UG1,” this rifle is the first of only 1,000 Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweights manufactured by Winchester. Marked in gold “1 of 1,000” on the right rear of the barrel and with two gold inlaid bands around the muzzle. The rifle
features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold “WINCHESTER/- TRADE MARK-” on the left wall and serial number “UG1” in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The barrel is manufactured without sights, the top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting and signed “Bottega C Giovanelli”. The floor plate, trigger guard, and grip cap are engraved with the same floral scroll design, with a big horn ram in the center of the floor plate with gold bordering. Jeweled bolt and follower, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, with Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. Includes a Winchester Ultra Grade box for a rifle in .300 Win. Mag. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light handling marks. Crisp engravings and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. A standout addition to any Winchester collection as serial number “1” of a limited production run. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1534 Factory Engraved Remington Model 700D Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 6874317, 243 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Factory engraved with floral scroll on receiver, barrel near breech, magazine floor plate, and trigger guard. The receiver is drilled and tapped, while bolt body features bright jeweling. Fitted with checkered and finely figured walnut stock with mahogany tip and grip
cap, along with checkered black synthetic buttplate. Includes leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish along with light handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1535
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning .22 Auto High Grade Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. 06261PP646, 22 LR cal., 19 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1988. Featuring a blade front sight, flip up notch rear sight, and standard High Grade engraving and gold inlay. Mounted in a nicely figured, multi- point checkered forend and pistol grip stock. Includes original box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and grey finishes, with minimal minor handling marks and crisp stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1536
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning 125th Anniversary .22 Auto High Grade Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. 02492MX212, 22 LR cal., 19 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/stainless finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2003 with standard markings and features. Includes original box. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with a
few minor handling marks mostly on the wood and sharp stock checkering. Box is fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1537 Belgian Browning High Power Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Win. Mag. with Scope - Serial no. 5L29270, 264 Win magnum cal., 22 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1965. Features a stepped barrel without iron sight provisions. The trigger guard and magazine floor plate are gold scroll engraved, with the trigger plated in gold. Fitted with a checkered walnut stock sporting both a magnum cross bolt and Browning red rubber recoil pad. Includes a Bausch & Lomb 3-9x scope (clear optics). CONDITION: Very fine overall, with 98% plus original blue finish remaining with minimal minor handling marks, some wear on the sling studs, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750