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LOT 3548
Excellent Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Grade I
Lightning Superposed Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 88336S8, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1968. Built with blued Special Steel
barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard markings, chokes
marked “**”/”*” (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are
fitted to the blued action which displays classic Grade I scroll engraving and features a
single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun features a lightly figured
and multi-point checkered forend and short tang pistol grip stock with factory buttplate.
Includes a factory Naugahyde case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch
drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically
excellent. The case is excellent.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,700
LOT 3547
Excellent Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Grade I
Lightning Superposed Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 86651S8,
12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1968. Built with blued Special Steel barrels
featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard markings, chokes
marked “**”/”**-” (modified/improved cylinder), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays classic Grade I scroll engraving
and features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector. The gun features
a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend and short tang pistol grip stock with
factory buttplate. Includes a factory box with partial label. Stock measurements: 1 1/2
inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with very minor handling
evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The box is very
good with storage wear.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
LOT 3546
Factory Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Lightweight XTR Over/Under
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK473747E, 12 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured from 1974 to 1987. Built with blued
Winchester Proof Steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on
the matted vent rib marked “WINCHESTER”, standard markings,
WinChoke system (skeet/skeet installed), and 3 inch chambers with
ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action showing
scroll engraving surrounding a pheasant on the left and a pair of pigeons on the right, and
featuring a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with
a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend and round semi-pistol grip stock with
Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a factory flat case and six extra chokes (improved cylinder, two
modified, improved modified, full, and extra full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at
comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, some dried grease, and minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with some pressure marks, vanish wear, and sharp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The left case latch spring is absent; otherwise, the case is very fine with minor wear.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3545
Factory Game Scene Engraved Winchester Grand European XTR Over/Under
Combination Gun with Case - Serial no. SR001915, 12ga/223 Rem gauge, 225 1/2 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1981 and
1986. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade
front sight, folding rear sight and brass fillers in the scope mount
dovetails on the rear quarter rib which is marked “Grand European”,
shotgun chamber marked 3 inch with ejector, and modified Winchoke installed. The coin
finished action displays a moose on the left, a pair of fighting capercaillie cocks on the right,
and a roaring red stag along with “Grand/European” on the underside, all surrounded by floral
scrollwork. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector.
The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved
iron as well as a pistol grip stock with engraved coin grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and a factory
recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and a set of scope rings and mounts. Length of
pull 13 7/8 inches. Weight 8 lbs 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with some handling evidence. The wood is very good with
some dings and scratches, varnish wear, and mostly sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500