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Lot 68
EARLY PRODUCTION BROWNING SUPERPOSED 12 GAUGE FIELD GUN.
Sold
$1,080
Starting Bid: $375
Est.
$750 - $1,250
Live Auction
February 27 Fine Sporting Arms Auction
Live bidding began Feb 27, 2025 at 10 AM EST
Description
Description: SN. 30873. Cal. 12ga. Built with 28" solid rib brls that have small brass front bead and usual early production maker's stamps. Left brl lump with Mod/Full choke stamps. Early field style walnut forend checkered in point pattern on sides. Blue superposed receiver with light floral engraving and stamped "BROWNING" on bottom. Blued long tang trigger guard with burst of floral scroll on bow and tang. Gun made with SST, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Round knob pistol grip walnut buttstock is checkered in point pattern through the wrist and terminates with its original Browning brand horn buttplate. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 8oz. Cham. Lgth: 2-3/4". Bore Diameter: .723(T) .724(B). Bore Restriction: .036(T) .024(B). DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-1/4". LOP: 14-1/4".
Inventorynumber: 5826
Condition
Very good to excellent as field used and as found. Brls retain about 85-90% original blue with some beginning losses from surface oxidation. Buttstock and forend are sound with original finishes and scattered light handling marks. Frame and trigger guard retain about 90% of their original blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are just a bit gummed up due to years of in-service grime.  Gun would benefit from a gentle strip and clean. 5826. C&R.