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LOT 3482
Factory Double Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning Auto 5 Gold Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 211GC290, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish,
walnut stock. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib barrel with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and choke marked modified. The coin receiver displays semi-relief floral scroll engraving surrounding a pointer and duck scene on the lower left side above “290 OF FIVE HUNDRED” with the bird, dog and lettering inlaid in gold, the upper left of the receiver shows four ducks in flight over a
marsh. On the right, the lower portion of the receiver shows two ducks above a ribbon reading “BROWNING GOLD CLASSIC” both of which are inlaid in gold and ahead of a gold inlaid bust of John Moses
Browning. The upper portion of the right side displays a matching duck scene to the left side. The receiver is signed on both sides: “Ph.DZIEWA” on the left and “J.RECULE” on the right for Browning master engravers. Mounted with a beautifully figured multi-point checkered with string of pearls border walnut forend and round knob pistol grip stock with FN buttplate. Includes the original factory box. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at the heel; 2 7/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; 8 lbs 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500
LOT 3483
Factory Pierre Lallemand Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Classic Shotgun - Serial no. P33BC0192, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/ coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Special Steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey finished boxlock action displays floral scroll surrounding a pointer flushing a pair of quail along with a bust of John Browning and “BROWNING CLASSIC” on the right, a pointer flushing
a pair of pheasant over “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” on the left, and a bust of a grouse on the underside. The engraving extends to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard which shows a Browning logo. The left of the action is signed “P.LALLEMAND” for Master Engraver Pierre Lallemand. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety selector switch. Beautiful figured, dot
bordered multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
.621/.623 inches; choke constriction .009/.016 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.029 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
of the receiver
is signed “J SCHVOLCZ”. Fitted with a lightly figured, multipoint checkered with string of pearls outline walnut pistol grip stock with rounded pistol grip knob and FN buttplate. Stock dimensions: 1 5/8
inch drop at the comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 4 oz. Collector serialized with two High-Power pistols in this auction, Lots 567 and 568.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and 98% original coin finishes with a couple handling marks on the receiver and crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 3485
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid
Browning Citori Lightning Field Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 25008NN131, 28 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1999. Single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, Invector choke system (modified/full
installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a four gold inlaid game scenes which include a pair of pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on the underside, and a quail on the triggerguard. Gold single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with solid Browning buttplate. Includes original box. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .556/.554 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/6 inch drop at heel; 15 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent plus overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving and stock checkering. The lower barrel retains the factory warning label. Mechanically excellent.
Box is very fine with storage and handling marks. 291 Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3484
Factory Engraved J. Schvolcz Signed Browning Auto 5 Classic Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 211BC0029, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued barrel with a single steel bead on the matted ventilated rib with standard Browning markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber and choke marked modified. The coin receiver features floral scroll engraving surrounding three game scenes (dog and mallard on the lower left, single mallard on the upper left, and a duo of mallards on the right below the ejection port), a bust of John Moses Browning at
the rear of the right side, and two ribbons reading “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” and “BROWNING CLASSIC” on the left and right respectively. The left side