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Lot 497:Sophie Purgal Engraved Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 497:Sophie Purgal Engraved Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Sophie Purgal Signed Factory Engraved Belgian Browning B125 Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box

Manufactured in 1990. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted ventilated rib with 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and Invector choke tube system (modified/full currently installed). Coin action displaying "B" style consisting of quail scenes on both sides and a hound on the bottom with flourishes of floral scroll engraving, oak leaf engraved fences, engraved top lever, and selective safety. The lower left side is signed "S. PURGAL" for FN Master Engraver Sophie Purgal. Mounted on a nicely contrasting multipoint checkered Schnabel tip forend and straight grip walnut stock with engraved fittings and Browning buttplate. Includes original box, a choke wrench, and two extra choke tubes (improved modified and improved cylinder). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore 9 inches from the breech .622/.621 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.032 inches; drop at the comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/16 inches; weight 6 lbs.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with light storage and handling marks.
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ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelB 125
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2704
Catalog page370
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