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Factory Eng'd ''C'' Series Browning Superlight O/U S

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:7,500.00 USD
Factory Eng'd ''C'' Series Browning Superlight O/U S
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Factory Engraved ''C'' Series Browning SuperposedHigh-Grade Superlight Over/Under Shotgun, #C175. 20 ga. 26-1/2'' solid rib barrels have 3'' chambers and are choked Full/Full. The Superposed action features a single selective trigger, non-auto safety and auto ejectors. Receiver and other associated metal was left in the grey, then elaborately engraved with a gold pheasant on one side, a gold duck on the other, and a gold quail on the bottom, with surrounding leaf and vine motifs; then gold borders on all surfaces, including trigger guard, top and bottom tangs, and forend iron. All work done by FN engravers ''J. Baerten'' and ''J. Lewanczyk''. Exhibition Grade high-gloss walnut used on the slender forend with Schnabel tip and straight-grip buttstock is very attractive and features full grip checkering at 22 LPI and a skip-line checkered butt. Exact manufacturing date unknown. LOP from front trigger 14-3/8", front rear trigger 13-5/16"; drop at comb 1-1/2"; drop at heel 2-1/16". Gun is contained in Browning hard case. Condition is excellent, as used very little. There are a few small handling marks and mars to the wood, and the action is quite snug to close, probably just needing a good cleaning. Action locks tight, bores are bright. Est.: $15,000-$20,000. (Modern)(Don Koll collection)