YES, THIS IS SERIAL #00001 OF THE PINTAIL SERIES.
THE RECEIVER WAS COMPLETELY ENGRAVED AND SIGNED BY JOSE' BAERTEN, BROWNING'S FACTORY MASTER ENGRAVER FROM 1955 TO 1987. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE THIS IS THE ONLY RECEIVER COMPLETELY ENGRAVED BY BAERTEN.
RECEIVER HAS SEVEN (7) GOLD PINTAIL INLAYS, PLUS GOLD INLAY INSCRIPTION ON BOTTOM OF RECEIVER, AND GOLD OVAL INLAY ON BOTH SIDES OF RECEIVER.
THIS SALE INCLUDES A MINT CONDITION COPY OF NED SCHWING'S "THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED" WITH THIS PURCHASE.
IF YOU'RE A BROWNING COLLECTOR, THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR LIBRARY COLLECTION. THE GUN HAS BEEN FIRED BUT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. COMES WITH ORIGINAL WOOD / VELVET CASE.
THE ENGRAVING IS OUTSTANDING AND MUST BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE.
PAYMENT MUST BE WITH CERTIFIED BANK CHECK AND BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF OFFER TO PURCHASE.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS WILL BE SENT TO BUYER PRIOR TO PAYMENT BEING MADE AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
NO TRADES, CREDIT CARDS, PERSONAL CHECKS OR LAYAWAYS.