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Belgian BROWNING Over / Under Model LIEGE 12 GA. 2 3/4" Chambers. Made in 1973

Browning
SKU:
BROWNING 73J-06177
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Gunmaker: Browning - Belgian (Made in Belgium) 
Model / Type: 
LIEGE, Over / Under with Single Trigger and Ejectors. Barrel Selector and Manual Safety
Year of Manufacture: 
Dated 1973
Barrels: 26 1/4
" Nitro Proofed Barrels
Chambers: 
2 3/4" 
Chokes: 
Bottom Barrel: Improved Cyllinder & Top Barrel: Modified -> Fixed chokes in both barrels  
Proofs / Marks: 
Nitro Proofed Barrels - Belgian Browning Proofmarks
Stock / Forend: 14 3/8" LOP - Semi pistolgrip stock 
with no palm swell. Round forend, full size. Dial type forend release. Original Browning hard buttplate
Serial Number: 73J 06177
Weight: 
7 lbs. & 6 ozs.

Scarce Belgian Browning Model Liege Over/Under Shotgun

Excellent overall condition -> 98% wood and metal condition. Made in Belgium, featuring 26 1/4" nitro proofed barrels, with a 7 mm ventilated matt top rib, 2 3/4" chambers, choked IC (bottom barrel and Mod (top barrel). Manual safety, barrel selector, blued action with scroll details, 14 3/8" length of pull. 

The Leige Over/Under Shotgun was introduced to the U.S. market in 1973 and discontinued in the U.S. in 1975. This shotgun is still being produced, but now only sold through Browning International in Belgium

Stock dimensions as follows:
Length of Pull: 14 3/8"
Drop at Heel: 2"
Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"

Condition Report

Excellent, original condtition Belgian Browning 'LIEGE' model. 100% original unaltered condition feauturing bright mirror bores, excellent bluing throughout, a very tight lock up and excellent condition dark matching walnut wood for the stock and forend. The shotgun retains 98% plus original blue finish with a few light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with some scattered minor scratches and handling marks and very crisp checkering. The markings and engraving are clear. Mechanically excellent.
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Browning manufactured approximately 10,000 Liege Model shotguns from 1973 to 1975. This shotgun was manufactured in 1973. Single bead sight on the matte vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked modified/improved cylinder, with ejectors. The receiver has the standard Grade I light scroll engraving, single nonselective trigger, tang safety/selector and mounted with a deep walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with original Browning buttplate.