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Lot 505: Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Angelo Bee Double Signed Factory Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Lot 505: Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Angelo Bee Double Signed Factory Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500

Angelo Bee Double Signed Factory Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Broadway Trap Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2542
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 372
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1967. Dual white bead sights on the matted Broadway Trap vent rib, standard markings on the barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard Browning markings, and chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full). The coin grey receiver is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding mallards in a marsh on the right, a covey of pheasant in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed "A.BEE" on both sides beneath the game scenes for Master Engraver Angelo Bee. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, fancy multi-point checkered trap style forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with the "GCF" on the initial escutcheon and ventilated Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .724/.725 inches; choke constriction .022/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.037 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, some spots of staining on the action, and crisp engraving. Stock is also excellent with limited minor handling marks, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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