*BROWNING GRADE V WITH GRADE IV GAME SCENES BY L. VRANCKEN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 74078. (1959) Cal. 12 ga. Two bbl sets with matted, ventilated ribs, are gold inlaid “I” and “II” at breech ends. 28″ (set “I”) is marked for mod and full, and 26-3/8″ (set “II”) is marked for IC and mod. Both bbl sets have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, steel, and chamber information on top left. Patent numbers and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on top rights. Coin finished action appears to be engraved in transitional pattern with deeply cut attenuated scroll with strapwork highlights surrounding oval game scenes. This scroll was later standard on Diana grade guns, and replaced the heavy Germanic oak leaf engraving on Grade IV guns. This gun retains the game scenes found on Grade IV, with fox returning to den carrying a duck on left, and a pointer and setter on right, setter with pheasant in mouth, while another pheasant flies in background, with its comrade, obviously hit, falling to the ground. A pair of pigeons are on bottom of action, and rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both game scenes are signed “L. Vrancken”. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely mottled claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Browning pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long forends are of field type. BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .724. Bore restrictions: top – .035 (full), bottom – .014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. BBL set “II”: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .016 (mod), bottom – .010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Hartman case is lined in beige faux fur, has space for both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of plastic snap caps and the key. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, with only a few subsequent handling and assembly marks, on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some very light soiling in interior. 49896-14 MGM196 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 2526

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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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	2526	$0.00	BROWNING GRADE V WITH GRADE IV GAME SCENES BY L. VRANCKEN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 74078. (1959) Cal. 12 ga. Two bbl sets with matted, ventilated ribs, are gold inlaid “I” and “II” at breech ends. 28″ (set “I”) is marked for mod and full, and 26-3/8″ (set “II”) is marked for IC and mod. Both bbl sets have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, steel, and chamber information on top left. Patent numbers and “MADE IN BELGIUM” are on top rights. Coin finished action appears to be engraved in transitional pattern with deeply cut attenuated scroll with strapwork highlights surrounding oval game scenes. This scroll was later standard on Diana grade guns, and replaced the heavy Germanic oak leaf engraving on Grade IV guns. This gun retains the game scenes found on Grade IV, with fox returning to den carrying a duck on left, and a pointer and setter on right, setter with pheasant in mouth, while another pheasant flies in background, with its comrade, obviously hit, falling to the ground. A pair of pigeons are on bottom of action, and rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Both game scenes are signed “L. Vrancken”. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely mottled claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Browning pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long forends are of field type. BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .724. Bore restrictions: top – .035 (full), bottom – .014 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. BBL set “II”: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .016 (mod), bottom – .010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Hartman case is lined in beige faux fur, has space for both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of plastic snap caps and the key. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, with only a few subsequent handling and assembly marks, on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some very light soiling in interior. 49896-14 MGM196 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 2526 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*BROWNING GRADE V WITH GRADE IV GAME SCENES BY L. VRANCKEN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.