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Beautiful Browning Belgium SA-22 .22LR Semi-Auto Grade III Rifle Engraved by Master Angelo Bee

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Beautiful Browning Belgium SA-22 .22LR Semi-Auto Grade III Rifle Engraved by Master Angelo Bee
Manufactured in Belgium by FN, this unusual automatic does not have a letter pre or suffix in the serial number. Features a 19-1/4" blued barrel with rear notch sight and blade front sight. Coin finished receiver and trigger guard with 90% engraving. Left side features a setter flushing pheasants surrounded by a floral scroll design. Top features a retriever with a duck in its mouth framed by a floral scroll design. Right side features a setter flushing mallards in a pond scene surrounded by matching floral scroll design. Both sides of the receiver and the bottom of the barrel is signed "A.BEE". Gold washed trigger, crossbolt safety with floral design engraved on bottom of trigger guard. Grade III figured walnut stock with side loading magazine and matching forearm with skip-line checkering on the pistol grip and forearm. Fitted with a steel butt plate. Comes in a Browning factory case. This Angelo Bee design is featured on page 334 of the "Browning, Sporting Arms of Distinction" book by Matt Eastman. LOP: 13-3/4". CALIBER: 22 LR. S/N: 93332. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Retains 98% original finish with light handling marks. Stock shows a light scuff in the checkering on the left bottom corner. Excellent bore and mechanics. Case in great condition.