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LOT 3489
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning BT-99 Single Barrel Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 70D04416, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1970. Dual white bead sights on the matted ventilated rib barrel with ejector and choke marked “*_” (improved modified). The blued action displays profuse floral scroll engraving surrounding three gold inlaid game scenes depicting a pointer and two pheasant on the left, three ducks on the right, and a lone pigeon on the bottom, all with gold borders. Fitted with a single gold washed trigger. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727 inches; choke constriction .024 inches; minimum wall thickness .052 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb;
1 11/16 inch drop at heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, an attractive plum hue to the action, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3490
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning BT-99 Golden Clays Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 01978MV171, 12 gauge, 34 inch ported vent rib bbl., blue/French Grey finish. Manufactured in 2005. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib barrel with 2 3/4 inch chamber with extractor and Invector Plus choke tube system
(full currently installed). The French grey receiver features floral scroll engraving with gold borders,
a pigeon progressively changing into a clay pigeon commonly seen in modern shotgun sports on either side with a pair of clay pigeons on the bottom. Fitted with a wonderfully figured multipoint
checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and fully adjustable pistol grip buttstock. Includes original box, two extra choke tubes (improved modified and modified) and a ventilated Browning recoil
pad. Current stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 1 11/16 drop at the heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and 95% original French grey finish with a few light handling marks, some spotting on the barrel extension, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine as well with a few dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3491
Factory Engraved Beretta Model 686 Onyx Pro Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. U15903S, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2016 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes. The action shows light scroll engraving and gold filled maker and model makings and features a single trigger and tang safety/selector. Beautifully figured, Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad. Includes original box, factory case, and three extra chokes (cylinder, light
modified, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3492
Collector’s Lot of Three Engraved and Gold Highlighted Ithaca Gun Co. Centennial Edition Shotguns with Cases -A) Ithaca Centennial Model 37 Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 102OF200-3, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This set of three matching Ithaca shotguns was manufactured to celebrate the
1880-1980 Ithaca Gun Company Centennial. The set comprises the main flagship shotguns of the Ithaca Gun Company: the Mag 10, Model 51, and Model 37. The receivers are all factory etched to match with brilliant gold highlighting featuring a scene of two hunters and a dog on the right and a scene of the Ithaca factory and a hunter on the left. The balance has gold highlighted leafy scroll. Manufactured in 1980. The Model 37 has a high visibility bead sight
on the matte, vent rib barrel with standard markings,
2 3/4 inch chamber, and modified choke. Multi-point checkered slide handle and pistol grip stock with vented rubber recoil pad. Includes the lid portion of the original box with matching end label and unmarked leatherette case. Length of pull is 14 inches. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 99% original flue finish, bright gold highlights, light handling marks, sharp checkering, and just a few small dings on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some storage marks.
Box portion is good with corner and edge wear. B) Ithaca Mag 10 Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 102OF200-1, 10 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Mag 10 has a single
white bead sight, standard barrel markings, 3 1/2 inch chamber, full choke, multi-point checkered forearm, and pistol grip stock with solid rubber recoil pad. Includes the lid portion from the original box with matching end label and unmarked leatherette takedown case. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 99% plus original blue finish, sharp checkering, and just a few small marks on the highly figured wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some storage marks. Box portion is good. C) Ithaca Centennial Model 51 Semi-Automatic Shotgun - Serial no. 102OF200-5, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 51 has a white bead sight on the matte, vent rib barrel with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and modified choke. Multi-point checkered semi-beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with vented rubber recoil pad. Includes the lid portion of the original box with matching end label and unmarked leatherette case. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 99% plus original blue finish, light handling marks, crisp checkering, and just a few small blemishes on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some storage marks. Box portion is good. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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