^Lot 204 Browning BPS Hunter/Field Model Slide-Action Shotgun

Browning BPS Hunter/Field Model Slide-Action Shotgun, #20132NZ152. 12 ga. 32" vent rib barrel has target beads, 3" chamber, and is fitted for standard Invector choke tubes (Mod. Installed). The bottom loading and ejection action is based upon the Browning 1917 patents and is housed in a steel receiver with new engraving pattern in 1991. The finger-groove forend and pistol grip buttstock are of high-gloss finished straight-grain walnut, with extensive checkering and original Browning black recoil pad. Stock dimensions are 14-1/4"x1-5/8"x2-3/8". Made by Miroku in Japan for Browning in 1991. Condition is near excellent, with a few handling marks to buttstock but nominal wear to action, which locks tight and operates correctly; bore is bright. Receiver engraving is sharp, with some metal turning plum. Est.: $500-$700. (Modern)