Spectacular Browning Exhibition Quality 20ga w/ case

Description:
Built in 1977 right at the transition era from Exhibition quality to the P-series with 26-1/4" barrels that have matted tapered ventilated rib with white front bead. Barrels with usual maker's stamps and small ring of engraving at breech ends. Left side of brl with ** & * (Mod/full) choke stamps. Bottom of flats also stamped "PLETSERS". (Paul Pletsers known for his work as a Browning gunsmith). Schnabel tipped walnut forend is near full coverage point pattern checkered and has shaded floral engraved latch release and iron. Coin finished Superlight rounded receiver is spectacularly shaded floral scroll engraved in full coverage with gold inlaid duck in marsh scene on left and right, bottom in gold oval. Bottom of frame with gold ducks in marsh scenes. Long tang trigger guard with sleeping mallard in gold surrounded by scroll. All of this work signed proudly by factory engraver "C. THYS". Top of frame, lever, and top tang engraved en-suite. Beautifully figured round knob pistol grip walnut buttstock is point & wave pattern checkered through the wrist and terminates with a checkered butt and polished screws. Gun is housed in a modern Browning brand canvas and brown leather case. 

This exceptional Browning remains in extremely fine overall condition and showing very limited field use. Overall gun retains 97-99% factory finishes. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. A beautiful, top shelf Exhibition quality Superposed with exceedingly tasteful engraving!

This exceptional Browning is priced at $24,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site. 

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Exhibition
Serial Number: 7425V77
Barrel Length: 26-1/4
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Near mint
Metal Condition: Near mint
Wood Condition: Near mint
Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny
Triggers: Gold plated SST
Stock Comb: 1-3/8
Stock Heel: 2-1/8
Fore End: Schnabel Tipped
Butt Pad: Checkered butt
LOP: 14-1/8
Weight: 5lbs. 8oz.
Manufacture Date: 1977
Chokes: .027(T) .014(B)
Case: Makers case

Price: $24,500.00
Shipping: $55.00
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