“THE FALL OF MAN” - Simply one of the FINEST Belgian FN Exhibition Superposed on EARTH!!

 

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"THE FALL OF MAN":  Simply one of the finest, Fabrique Nationale - Exhibition Superposed over/under shotguns ever created... 

There is no other Belgian Superposed that masterfully tells of such a fascinating, complex story of man's “Original Sin” from the book of Genesis... While at the same time retains the form, function & quality of the ABSOLUTE best O/U shotguns FN/Browning has ever created...

This is a very special and intricately engraved shotgun with scenes left, right and belly depicting Adam and Eve in Eden, and eventually their expulsion from paradise by the Archangel Jophiel. The work is signed on the bottom of frame “S. Huss”.

The barrels retain about 99% original rust blue, with the Fabrique Nationale’ marking left and Browning’s patents right. The frame and forend metal are a lovely French gray and feature overall tight lovely quality scroll, which surrounds the story panels of the frame proper.

On the right flat we see our forebears in the garden, the serpent’s coils dangle from the Tree of Knowledge, while Eve is handing Adam the fruit. The left of frame sees the expulsion in shame of the two, leaving Eden, heads bowed, Adam disbelieving what they had done, Jophiel wielding his fiery sword above his head. The belly of the frame shows a recumbent Eve, whilst the bow of the guard features the serpent himself. All of the principle figures (and snakes) are inlaid in chiseled engraved gold and expertly executed. Each flat is flanked by statuesque ladies – sans any garments – holding the ends of a riband which frame the scenes. The checkered Turkish walnut buttstock and lightning style forend rate excellent.

The swan-necked butt shows exquisite grain figure throughout. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 14 5/8” and the arm locks up tight on-face.

 A very intricate, painstakingly engraved arm, depicting the “original sin” from the book of Genesis, clearly done by a craftsman of great talent. You will not find another such arm anywhere, this is likely a singular opportunity to obtain this fine work of art, and fine quality shotgun as well.