Sold
$9,000
Starting Bid: $2,500
Est.
$5,000
- $8,000
Live Auction
February 27 Fine Sporting Arms Auction
Live bidding began
Feb 27, 2025 at 10 AM EST
Description
Description: SN. 325MV04235. Cal. 12ga. Built with 30" brls that have slightly raised matted ventilated top rib with small steel front bead. Brls with usual maker's stamps and right side stamped "MOD B 25 - 12GA - 3". Left brl lump with Mod./ Imp. Mod. choke stamps. Schnabel tipped Superlight walnut forend is checkered in point pattern with fully engraved latch release and iron. Coin finished Superlight receiver is full coverage engraved and signed on left side "C. BAERTEN". Game scene on left side with 5 pheasants in woods scene surrounded by shaded scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with 2 flying quail, right side of frame with 4 ducks in marsh scene all surrounded by shaded scroll. Top of frame is punch dot shaded engraved. Long tang trigger guard with 2 bunnies and scroll on bow and rear of tang. Gun made with SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip walnut buttstock has carved teardrops behind receiver, is checkered in 2 point pattern through the wrist, and terminates with a thin Decelerator brand pad. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 2oz. Cham. Lgth: 3". Bore Diameter: .725(Both). Bore Restriction: .026(T) .020(B). DAC: 1-9/16". DAH: 2-3/8". LOP: 14-1/4".
Inventorynumber: 2234
Inventorynumber: 2234
Condition
Extremely fine showing limited use. Gun has been fired but retains more than 97-98% original finishes throughout. There are some minor light handling marks scattered about but overall gun remains in a near mint state. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. A lovely and handy Browning, the quality of which cannot be obtained today! 2234. MODERN.