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cylinder/modified). The blued action displays three gorgeous gold inlaid game scenes depicting a trio of grouse in flight on the left bordered in gold, a trio
of quail on the right in flight bordered in gold, and two quail on the underside. All of the scroll is surrounded by exceptionally well-executed floral scroll over a punchdot background. There is an additional single gold grouse
on the triggerguard as well as more scrollwork on the tangs and toplever. The piece is signed “A.BEE” on both sides of the action by Master Engraver Angelo Bee. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered French walnut forend with
engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .612/.611 inches; choke constriction .007/.016 inches; minimum wall thickness .040/.041 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent as masterfully embellished by Angelo Bee, retaining 99% plus blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
standard Browning markings, and chokes marked “*-”/”*” (improved modified/full). The coin action is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding 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 lone pheasant on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed “V.DOVEN” below the scene on the left
side. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Old English recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .725/.725 inches; choke constriction .035/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .055/.052 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks, typical loss of finish on the trigger, and crisp engraving and stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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LOT 3478
Exceptional Angelo Bee Master Engraved and Gold
Inlaid Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 8201,
20 gauge, 26 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1954 and subsequently beautifully embellished by the hand of Master Engraver Angelo Bee.
Single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 inch wedges of floral engraving on either side of the upper breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors, and chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved
LOT 3479
Factory V. Doven Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 32085, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1952. Red bead front and white bead mid sights on the matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors,