#178 • **Factory Exhibition Presentation Grade Engraved Custom Made Browning O/U Shotgun in Factory Case

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $6,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

20 gauge. 26.5" barrel length, S/N 33743 V4, LOP = 14.5", drop at heel = 2.75", drop at comb = 2.25". This is a rare Factory Exhibition Presentation Grade Engraved Custom O/U Browning shotgun in the original Browning case. The pinnacle of Browning shotguns, this specific shotgun is engraved by master engraver Angelo Bee.  Bee is recognized as one of the 20th century's most renowned master engravers.  Bee the master that he was, was able to take Grade I shotguns and easily elevate them the highest and most artistic pieces available.  A true master and creator of fine firearms art. Finished with blued barrels and a distinctive coin finished frame highlighted by the gold trigger.  The sidelocks are engraved in the highest style and signed by ABee.  The artwork consist of vine and scroll work with four gold inlaid game birds on the left lockplate and five gold inlaid game birds on the right lockplate. Both lockplates share the same design with gold wire borders. A gold inlaid game bird on the bottom of the frame with an additional gold inlaid bird on the triggerguard. . Finely figured deluxe custom Circassian walnut checkered stock and forearm.  Browning recoil pad measuring 5/8" thick with Old English Pachmayr marked on the center. The chokes are Cylinder bore and improved modified. The barrels retain nearly all the original blue finish. The bottom barrel with small ding, only on the outside. The frame still retains 100% of the coin finish.  All engraving and gold inlays are crisp and sharp.  The bores are bright and shiny.  The action closes like a vault. In current times of mass produced engravings by pantograph engraving machines or laser work accompanied by machine made checkering this is a fantastic work of firearm’s art by a true master engraver made in Belgium in 1962.