GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
MATCHED PAIR BROWNING CITORI SPECIAL ORDER GUNS. BROWNING MATCHED PAIR 13589RTJ53/13590RTJ53 12 GA MODERN Numbered 1 and 2 with consecutive serial numbers. 1) 12 ga. 26" bbls. 3" chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold "1" toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4" LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #1 under Deeley release. Bottom of unengraved marked "Browning/Citori". Top lever marked "1" in gold. 2) 12 ga. 26" bbls. 3" chambers CHOKED: Imp. Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead marked in gold "2" toward breach. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 13-3/4" LOP over leather faced Browning white lined waffle pad. Forend checkered in 3-pt pattern and marked in gold #2 under Deeley release. Bottom of frame unengraved marked "Browning/Citori". Top lever marked "2" in gold. CONDITION: Excellent as lightly used, according to our consignor, used once on a driven grouse hunt on the estate of Major Neil Ramsey, in Aberfelty, Perthshire, Scotland, retaining most orig finish to both wood and metal. Gun #1 shows significantly more use and wear then gun #2, with more handling marks throughout, particularly in wood. However, both guns are excellent overall. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanics are excellent. 49440-2 JSL244 (2,500-2,800)