Manufactured in Belgium in 1971, this desirable 3" round knob long tang Browning has been engraved and upgraded by master engraver Andre Watrin. 26.5" blue O/U barrels with ventilated rib and single bead front sight. Choked modified and full with ejectors and 3" chambers. Barrel shows scroll engraving extending 2" from the receiver on each side of the rib. Receiver is a Belgium Browning Lightning with proper proof marks. Right side features a pair of gold embossed grouse in panel surrounded by scroll engraving and gold inlay. Left features a pair of gold embossed flying pheasants in panel surrounded by scroll engraving and gold inlay. Floorplate and trigger guard feature scroll engraving with "Browning" gold inlay on floorplate. Gold plate trigger with single select automatic safety. Forearm and buttstock are select 2X walnut with superb figure and grain, both featuring hand checkering of 18 LPI in a Midas style. Browning hard rubber buttplate. CALIBER: 20 Gauge. S/N: 518V71. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.

Barrel retains 98% blue finish with faint field use and a few light spots of discoloration. Receiver and top/bottom tang retain 98%+ blue finish. Buttstock and forearm retain 98%+ finish with extremely faint handling marks. Does not appear to be a salt gun. Good bores and mechanics.