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Browning Midas Grade 2-Barrel O/U Target Set

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Browning Midas Grade 2-Barrel O/U Target Set
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Fantastic Browning Superposed Midas Grade Two-Barrel Over/Under Target Set, #40552S74. First barrels are a 12 ga. 26.5'' low vent rib pair, choked Skt/Skt; second barrels are a 12 ga. 28'' low vent rib pair, choked IM./Full. Both pair have 2-3/4'' chambers, target ivory beads, full beavertail forends, and are marked ''1'' and ''2''. Action is correct Browning, with single gold selective trigger, auto ejectors and non-auto safety. Receiver is beautifully engraved in the Midas/Grade VI style by noted FN engraver J.M. Deprez. This includes rising gold pheasants in a gold ring on the left, rising gold mallards on the right, and a gold flushing quail on the bottom, with the entire balance of the receiver, triggerguard, tangs, barrel bolsters, breaches and forend irons covered in elaborate rose and scroll motifs. The walnut selected is a dark Exhibition Grade, with extensive 24 LPI checkering on all grip surfaces. The buttstock also is fitted with a black plastic grip cap including metal dog's head, and a Pachmayr black Old English recoil pad. The set is contained in a period-correct Browning Superposed two-barrel hard case. Mfg'd 1974. Condition is absolutely excellent, with virtually no mars to wood or metal, no degradation to engraving and only the slightest wear to checkering. Both pairs of barrels lock tight, show little use, function perfectly and have bright bores. Really a beautiful set. Est.: $8,000-$12,000. (Modern)