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Engraved Belgium Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Engraved Belgium Browning Pigeon Grade Superposed Shotgun
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Estimate: $3500 - 4500
Manufactured in 1966. Standard barrel markings, red front bead and ivory mid bead sights on the matte vent rib,. 2 3/4" chambers, choked modified/full with ejectors. The receiver, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware are engraved with fine floral scroll designs with two pigeons in flight on both sides. Also shows engraver's initials "BA" in bottom corner on both sides. Gold washed single trigger, tang mounted manual safety and mounted with a high gloss, checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a brown vented rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 5/8 inches.
BBL: 30 inch vent rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue/grey
Grips:
Serial Number: 55359S6
Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish with some mild muzzle wear and some minor wear ahead of the forearm on the lower barrel from normal disassembly. The receiver retains 95% original grey finish with wear on the edges, trigger guard, tangs, forearm hardware and break lever. The exposed areas have a smooth gray patina. The trigger shows 50% original gold wash finish. The wood is also excellent with 99% original high gloss varnish remaining and showing some overall scattered minor dings and scratches, with crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.