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LOT 3532
Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun - Serial no. 1431F6, 28 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1966. Single fiber optic sight on the matte, ventilated rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard markings, and chokes marked “**”/”*”. Standard Grade I light floral scroll engraving on the receiver with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): Bore diameter nine inches from the breech .550/.548 inches; choke constriction .015/.032 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp stock and forearm checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
LOT 3533
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Lightning Field Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 14451PN643, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1989. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, Invector Plus choke system (improved cylinder/modified installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes showing 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. The gun features a gold single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered target forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with adjustable comb and Morgan adjustable recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and gold finishes with limited minor handling evidence. There is a ding at the toe; otherwise, the wood is very fine with some minor handling evidence and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
LOT 3534
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Citori Field Grade VI Over/Under 28 Gauge Shotgun - Serial no. 28074MV131, 28 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2005. Blued Special Steel barrels with white front and steel mid bead sights, Invector Plus choke system, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding gold inlaid game scenes on either side and a dog bust on the bottom, gold single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved and Gold Inlaid Benelli Bimillionaire Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Case - Serial no. F252758, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2008 to commemorate Benelli’s 2 millionth shotgun built. Red fiber optic front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chamber, and interchangeable chokes (full installed). The action features both fine and relief cut scroll surrounding gold inlays of a mallard in flight on the left and a spinone Italiano hunting dog on the left with matching designs at the rear. The work is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the underside along with “1942/2000”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with contrasting wood buttplate. Includes a factory case and four extra choke (cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 3536 Factory Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade XTR Lightweight Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK281069E, 20 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual white bead sights on the matted solid rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and WinChoke system (full/ modified installed). The coin finished action displays standard Pigeon Grade engraving with a pigeon on the left and a woodcock on the right all surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered flats and Winchester rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory luggage style takedown case with two extra chokes (improved cylinder and skeet). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. The case has a broken latch; otherwise, it is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3537 Ljutic Bi-Matic Semi-Automatic Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 100, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrel with dual white bead sights on the raised matted vent rib, chamber measured at 3 inches, and .031 inches of choke constriction (full). The blued receiver is marked “Ljutic Bi-Matic 100” and features a release trigger. Exceptionally well-figured fancy checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Pachmayr White Line ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes the parts to convert to a pull trigger. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with some very scattered light scratches and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 3535
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