November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Manufactured in Belgium in 1935 during the fifth year of production. Blued barrels with solid matte rib and single silver bead, standard Belgian Browning marks. Blued boxlock action marked "BROWNING/TRADEMARK" on bottom. Features include ejectors, non-automatic thumb safety and double triggers. Varnished figured walnut Monte Carlo butt stock with White Line recoil pad and carved with custom checkered panels surrounded by relief scrolls. Beavertail forearm of varnished figured walnut and carved en suite. Excellent condition barrel retains 98% plus reblued finish with excellent shiny bores. Action is tight and retains 90%-95% reblued finish with some edge wear and light scattered marks. Stock is very good with a few scattered marks from use and a larger nick on left side of forearm. This would make a great shooter and is an early Belgian made superposed.
Barrel Wall Thickness
Upper - .01", Lower .038"
Choke
Upper - Full, Lower - Modified
Internal Bore Diameter
Both - .729"