*VERY FINE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE IV WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 60558. (1958) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, and 26-1/2″ bbls marked for IC and Mod, have ventilated ribs, and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY – ST LOUIS, MISSOURI” over “SPECIAL STEEL”, gauge, and chambers on left, with patent numbers over “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Bbl sets are marked with SN and “1” and “2” on bottom left of mono-bloc. Coin finished action with gold plated selective single trigger is engraved in seldom encountered Grade IV style with heavy Germanic influence of near full coverage oak leaves and acorns around semi-relief game scenes; a fox carries pheasant back to pair of kits in woodlands on left side, and a setter retrieves a pheasant with pointing pointer looking on, as one pheasant flushes and another falls. Both of these scenes are signed “J. Funken” at bottom rear. Bottom of action portrays one sitting, one flying pigeon, and a pheasant roosts on a branch with another on ground on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled, honey colored French walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over horn Browning embossed buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Matching field forends have typical Browning latches. Forend wood of both are somewhat plainer than buttstock. BBL set “1” (shorter bbls): Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. BBL set “2”: Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16-“. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/16”. Period Browning “Tolex” tan vinyl covered case with blued bronze trim is lined in dark blue velvet, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains instruction booklet/ hang tag, case information, and other paperwork including registration postcard, and two keys in what appears to be their orig envelope. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, showing very little evidence of use, retaining essentially all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks and a small ding behind grip knob. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, as is paperwork. A very scarce, high condition Browning. 4-54027 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2623

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2623	$21,275.00	VERY FINE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE IV WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS. SN 60558. (1958) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for modified and full, and 26-1/2″ bbls marked for IC and Mod, have ventilated ribs, and are marked with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY – ST LOUIS, MISSOURI” over “SPECIAL STEEL”, gauge, and chambers on left, with patent numbers over “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Bbl sets are marked with SN and “1” and “2” on bottom left of mono-bloc. Coin finished action with gold plated selective single trigger is engraved in seldom encountered Grade IV style with heavy Germanic influence of near full coverage oak leaves and acorns around semi-relief game scenes; a fox carries pheasant back to pair of kits in woodlands on left side, and a setter retrieves a pheasant with pointing pointer looking on, as one pheasant flushes and another falls. Both of these scenes are signed “J. Funken” at bottom rear. Bottom of action portrays one sitting, one flying pigeon, and a pheasant roosts on a branch with another on ground on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled, honey colored French walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over horn Browning embossed buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Matching field forends have typical Browning latches. Forend wood of both are somewhat plainer than buttstock. BBL set “1” (shorter bbls): Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. BBL set “2”: Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16-“. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/16”. Period Browning “Tolex” tan vinyl covered case with blued bronze trim is lined in dark blue velvet, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains instruction booklet/ hang tag, case information, and other paperwork including registration postcard, and two keys in what appears to be their orig envelope. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, showing very little evidence of use, retaining essentially all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks and a small ding behind grip knob. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, as is paperwork. A very scarce, high condition Browning. 4-54027 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2623 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*VERY FINE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING GRADE IV WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS.