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Upgraded Browning Superposed O/U Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD
Upgraded Browning Superposed O/U Shotgun
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Extensively Upgraded Browning Superposed Over/Under Shotgun, #16958. 20 ga. 26.5'' vent rib barrels have 3'' chambers, target beads, and are choked IC/Mod. Superposed boxlock action features a single selective trigger, non-auto safety, and auto ejectors. Receiver has had sideplates added, with the entire surface plus trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, forend iron, and barrel breech and muzzles engraved with full coverage floral scroll patterns. Operating lever is also engraved and pierced; safety/selector switch is gold plated; apparent cocking indicators added. Marked ''Mains'' at upper tang. Bill Mains was the primary engraver for Colt from 1967-72 and the factory engraver for the Ithaca Gun Co. for 11 years. He engraved guns and jewelry for many celebrities, such as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, BB King, etc. Wood is Exhibition Grade ''marble cake'' satin-finished walnut, in apparent Lightning configuration of slender forend and round-knob long-tang buttstock, checkered at 24 LPI with embellishments of oak leaves and acorns. Pachmayr Old English butt pad and gold initial plate fitted. LOP 14.25''. Mfg'd 1959. Condition is excellent as refinished and upgraded. There are a few small handling marks to wood and metal, but little wear to action, which locks tight and functions correctly. Bores are bright; engraving and wood carving are still sharp. Est.: $3,000-$5,000. (C&R)(Don Koll collection)