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1966 Grade III Belgian Browning SA-22 Semi-Automatic Rifle by Lilly Lambert w/ Factory Case
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$4,400
Live Auction
Spring 2024 Premier Firearms & Sportsman Advertising Auction
ARTIST
Browning
Category
Description
Manufactured in 1966 in Belgium. Features 19.5" blued round barrel with standard Browning roll marks. Blade front sight, factory rear sight is not present however a Browning factory scope base is included but removed for photos. Coin finish receiver with standard Grade III game scenes. Right side features three ducks with a setter. Left side features a three pheasants and a setter. Top features a setter with duck in mouth. Signed on both sides of the receiver by master engraver Lilly Lambert. Trigger guard features scroll and floral engraving. Gold-plated trigger. The buttstock and forend are Grade III walnut with excellent feather crotch pattern. Forend and pistol grip feature skip line hand checkering at 18 LPI. Buttstock fitted with factory metal blued butt plate. Includes factory luggage style case. CALIBER: .22 LR. S/N: 6T44175. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Barrel retains 98% original blued finish with markings from scope mount. Receiver in 98% condition with sharp engraving. Light staining around safety at the trigger guard. Stock and forend retain 98% original finish. Shows faint use marks along both sides with four faint dings at the toe of the buttstock. Excellent bore and mechanics. Does not appear to be a salt gun. Case in great condition.
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