Revised: 4/6/2017

Please Note: Good News! This gun is a Grade 5, not a Diana Grade as noted in the title. It was made prior to 1960.

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*RARE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 8393. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Special steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp cyl/modified. Full-length low profile matted ventilated rib with twin ivory beads. Gold-plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non auto-safety. Stock is RKLT config and checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning black plastic buttplate. Stocks are a superb nearly imperceptible early replacement. Round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with relief ducks in pond in woods scene on right, two quail on bottom, and six pheasants in field and woods scene on left, all surrounded by fabulous leaf and floral scroll engraving. Trigger guard incredibly relief engraved with two rabbits. Gun is housed in tan Browning hard case. PROVENANCE: The Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as lightly field used. Receiver retains 95%+ orig grayed finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and a couple of light impressions on butt, one near back of trigger guard and others near toe. Stocks with some added finish and checkering lightly filled. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Bbl retains most of an old expert quality restored finish. Case is excellent with minor handling marks and includes orig key. This is really a rare and outstanding small bore Superposed. 51143-2 JSL (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 2454

Revised: 4/6/2017

Please Note: Good News! This gun is a Grade 5, not a Diana Grade as noted in the catalog. It was made prior to 1960.

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*RARE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE THREE BARREL SHOTGUN SET WITH CASE.

SN 59523. Cal. 12/12/20 ga. Bbl set 1) Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2″ Special Steel with 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Imp Cyl. Bbl set 2) Cal 12 ga. 26-1/2″ Special Steel bbl with 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Full/Full. Bbl set 3) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Special Steel bbl with 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Mod. All three sets with full length matted top rib. Bbl sets 1 and 3 with steel mid and front beads. Bbl set 2 with ivory mid and front beads. Gold-plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. American Walnut flame grained buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with 14″ LOP over Browning waffle pad. Forearms are all round nosed type checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is double signed by Funken and beautifully full coverage engraved with ducks in marsh scene on right, pheasant in wood scene on left, all surrounded by Funken’s famous floral scroll. Bottom of action with deep cut grouse surrounded by deep cut scroll and trigger guard with bunny rabbits in wood scene. Also included with this gun is a set of six Briley sub-gauge inserts in a separate brown leather case, with Browning oil bottle, brush, and tap also included. Our consignor customized the top tang under the lever with a large triangular gold inlay of his initials “FRM”. Housed in orig Browning three bbl set case with orig instruction pamphlet and keys. Weight with bbl set 1: 7 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Very good as field used and customized. Bbl sets 1 and 3 retain 95-98% expertly restored blued finish. Bbl set 2 appears to retain most of its orig lightly toned blued finish. Custom buttstock and forearms have been restored. Bbl set #1 with filler and three repaired cracks on left side at breech end and one long grain separation toward muzzle. Bbl set #3 forearm is a well done replacement and has minor play. Checkering is crisp and lightly filled in. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good with minor handling and rub marks, bbl lug holders are loose but otherwise very good. Our consignor purchased this gun new and used and enjoyed it for many years as it is a very versatile set. 51143-3 JSL (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 2455

*SCARCE PIGEON GRADE BROWNING SUPERPOSED 28 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 1235F6. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Full. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid and front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Replacement buttstock is gorgeous flame grained American Walnut checkered in two-point pattern, and RKLT configuration with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered with two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is engraved in typical Pigeon pattern with well cut scroll and floral engraving surrounding pigeons. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of what appear to be orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are extremely well done replacements and retain nearly all of their custom finish, minor light handling marks but overall excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. 51176-56 JSL (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 2456

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE 20 GA SHOTGUN TWO BBL SET WITH CASE AND ORIG BOX.

SN 44491V7. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ bbl set #1. 28″ Special steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked. Imp cyl/modified. Cal .20 28″ bbl set #2. 28″ Special steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked. Mod/Full. Both sets with low profile matted ventilated top rib and small steel front bead. Gold-plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stunning flame grained walnut buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic Browning buttplate stock is RKST configured. Both forearms are round-nosed and checkered in four-point pattern. Receiver is engraved in typical Pigeon-grade style with two pigeons on each side surrounded by light scroll. Tops of fences are nicely carved, bottom of action with floral bursts and scroll engraving. Housed in its orig Browning tan case with tags and orig paperwork enclosed. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. This gun was purchased new by our consignor through Jaquas Fine Guns, and he has never shot it. Retains virtually all orig finish to both wood and metal with only ever so slight discoloration to the back of the top tang and minute handling marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with minor handling marks. Box with matching end label is excellent to near mint with only minor scuffs and edge wear. A real time capsule small bore Superposed! 51407-4 JSL (5,500-9,000) C&R – Lot 2457

*RARE BROWNING SUPERPOSED 28 GA DIANA GRADE FIELD STYLE SKEET GUN.

SN 1418F6. Cal 28 ga. 28″ special steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked “Skeet/Skeet”. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Expertly crafted flame grain American Walnut buttstock is RKLT configuration. 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Diana pattern and signed “L. Lambert” on both sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of blue finish. Buttstock and forearm are outstanding expert replacements and retain virtually all of their custom finish. Receiver retains nearly all of its gray coin finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. A very rare high grade small bore Browning for the field. 51500-7 JSL (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 2458

*GORGEOUS BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE SHOTGUN SIGNED BY MARECHAL.

SN 38273S5. Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2″ Special steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked “Skeet/Skeet”. Full length matted ventilated top rib with brass mid bead and steel front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Flame grained American Walnut buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in point and wave pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is beautifully engraved and signed on both sides by Marechal in typical Diana pattern, ducks in marsh scene on right, pheasant in woods scene on left. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall as partially restored (wood only) retaining most of its orig finish to metal. Scattered minor light handling marks on stocks. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. A lovely high grade Browning Skeet gun. 51176-37 JSL (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 2459

*STUNNING CUSTOM BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPER-LIGHT 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 223PWO2893. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/4″ special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp/Cyl Modified. Full length low profile ventilated and matted top rib with steel front bead. Gold-plated sgl selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Custom straight grip buttstock with long trigger guard tang, checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over black plastic “Browning” buttplate. Schnabel forearm checkered in four-point pattern. Blued receiver with light floral scroll and striking gold inlay including three incredible quail on right, large cock pheasant on left, Gambel’s quail on top lever, Bobwhite quail in gold of bottom of frame and “Superlight” in gold. Former owner’s initials inlaid in gold on forearm iron “FRM”. Trigger guard bow with light scroll engraving, housed in a light brown Browning case with keys. PROVENANCE: Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as customized by Mr. Marshall and engraved by Thierry Duguet. Bbl retains 95%+ custom blued finish, as does receiver. Trigger guard starting to tone at grip with minor losses. Traces of gold-plating remain on trigger. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with minor handling marks and a couple of light scratches throughout. There is a minute grain separation on left side of trigger guard tang at bow and left side of forearm at knuckle. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with light rubs and minor handling marks. The quality of Mr. Duguet’s work is regarded internationally and this gun with blued frame is particularly striking. 51143-11 JSL (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2460

*FABULOUS BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE BROADWAY TRAP SHOTGUN.

SN 2165S71. Cal 12 ga 32″ Special steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked full and full. Full length matted wide Broadway rib with twin white plastic beads. Gold-plated sgl trigger, auto ejectors, non auto safety. Buttstock is FKLT configuration with trap forearm. 14-1/2″ LOP over orig Browning ventilated pad. Receiver fully and finely engraved in standard Midas pattern three ducks in gold on right, three pheasants in gold on left, both surrounded by fine gold linework. Gold quail inlaid on bottom of frame. Receiver is double signed with “L.Cortis” on left and “A.Godimus” on right. Buttstock particularly fine multi-colored American Walnut checkered in typical Midas fashion forearm finely checkered in standard three-point standard Midas fashion. Housed in tan Browning case with orig tags and key. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine near mint, used very little. Retains nearly all finish to both wood and metal with just minute handling marks throughout. Checkering is crisp, mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is excellent and near mint with only minor handling marks. A gorgeous high-grade Browning trap gun. 51407-3 JSL (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2461

*SCARCE BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 3 SHOTGUN.

SN 63699. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Special steel bbls. 3″ Magnum chambers. Briley choke tubes currently installed. Full length low profile matted ventilated top rib with ivory mid bead and red front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Custom stock is RKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Decelerator pad. Custom round nose forearm checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard Grade 3 pattern. Accompanied by a set of five Briley choke tubes in plastic case. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as restored and restocked, retaining nearly all custom finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks and a few light scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. 51500-5 JSL (2,000-3,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2462

*EXCELLENT RESTORED BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 15476. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Special steel bbl with 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Mod. Full length matted low profile ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver with standard Grade 1 scroll and floral engraving. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as professionally restored and retains nearly all of its restored finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock with professional repair through the wrist which is near invisible. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. 51176-36 JSL (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 2463

*AS NEW BROWNING EUROPEAN MODEL A1 SUPERPOSED 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH BOX.

SN 823PY16057. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/4″ Special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length low profile ventilated matted top rib with steel front bead. Blued sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic “Browning” buttplate. Schnabel forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is lightly border-engraved with leaf pattern on fences and floral pattern on top lever. Buttstock shows particularly nice fiddleback. Housed in its orig black Browning Superposed box with matching end label and orig instructions included. Small end sticker notes “High Gloss Finish”. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Purchased new by consignor from Jaquas Fine Guns and remains unfired. Overall as new with only the most minute of handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Box with matching end label is excellent with only minor scuffs. . 51407-17 JSL (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2464

*AS NEW BROWNING EUROPEAN MODEL A1 SUPERPOSED 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH BOX.

SN 823PY16033. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/4″ Special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length low profile ventilated matted top rib with steel front bead. Blued sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic “Browning” buttplate. Schnabel forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is lightly border-engraved with leaf pattern on fences and floral pattern on top lever. Buttstock and forearm with particularly nice dense grain pattern. Housed in its orig black Browning Superposed box with matching end label and orig instructions included. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Purchased new by consignor from Jaquas Fine Guns and remains unfired. Overall as new with only the most minute of handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Box with matching end label is excellent with only minor scuffs. 51407-16 JSL (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2465

*AS NEW BROWNING EUROPEAN MODEL A1 SUPERPOSED 20 GA SHOTGUN WITH BOX.

SN 823PY16055. Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/4″ Special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length low profile ventilated matted top rib with steel front bead. Blued sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black plastic “Browning” buttplate. Schnabel forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Receiver is lightly border-engraved with leaf pattern on fences and floral pattern on top lever. Housed in its orig black Browning Superposed box with matching end label and orig instructions included. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. PROVENANCE: The William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Purchased new by consignor from Jaquas Fine Guns and remains unfired. Overall as new with only the most minute of handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Box with matching end label is excellent with only minor scuffs. 51407-15 JSL (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2466

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED 20 GA GRADE 1 SHOTGUN.

SN 20639. Cal 20 ga. 26-1/2″ Special steel bbls. 3″ chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Mod. Full length matted ventilated top rib with steel front bead. Gold plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over black Browning HRBP. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Engraved in typical Grade 1 floral pattern. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of an expert quality restored blued finish as does frame. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored and retain virtually all of their custom high-gloss finish. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. A nice and useful lightweight Superposed. 51176-44 JSL (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 2467

*BROWNING MODEL 725 SPORTING GUN WITH CASE AND FULL SET OF BRILEY SUB-GAUGE INSERTS.

SN 09656ZX. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. 3″ chambers. Four 12 ga choke tubes. Full length matted top rib with white plastic center bead and custom red plastic front sight. Gold-plated checkered sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Stock is full pistol grip checkered through wrist with adjustable comb. 14-3/4″ LOP over soft black “Inflex Technology” pad. Schnabel forearm checkered on sides with Deeley release. Polished receiver with oval pattern on sides and marked “Browning/725/Sporting” on bottom. Browning gold emblem on sides and trigger guard. This gun is housed in a steel Americase with blue velvet liner. Top side with Briley inserts, bottom with compartments for wrenches and other “goodies” enclosed. Weights with 28 ga inserts: 8 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing light competitive sporting clays use retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal with very light scattered handling marks. Case is excellent with minor handling marks and rubs. These are very high quality competition guns. 51393-9 JSL (1,800-2,750) – Lot 2468

*PRE-WAR BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN W/ DOUBLE TRIGGERS.

SN 8170. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Special steel bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Imp Mod. Full length solid matted top rib with steel front bead. Rare Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in two-point pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over early Browning buttplate. Round nose forearm checkered in two-point pattern on sides. Unengraved frame. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Very good showing years of field use. Bbls and frame retain 70-80% blued orig finish. Buttstock and forearm with scattered scratches, hunting bumps and crazing in finish. Checkering lightly thinned. Minor wood losses on bottom of forearm near latch. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 51500-4 JSL (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2469

*COLT CUSTOM ENGRAVED DIAMONDBACK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN D95925. Cal. .22 LR. 4″ bbl with ventilated rib, target sights, full blue finish, with 2-pc checkered walnut grips showing nickel Colt medallions. Engraving is nearly full coverage in a vine scroll motif with a stippled background. Bottom of frame, trigger guard, and straps show no engraving. Engraving is nicely accomplished. Left side of bbl shows model and cal mark, right side of bbl shows Colt address. SN is stamped on the frame in the crane mortise and on the crane opposite the mortise. Revolver has target sights, front sight has red insert, rear sight has been polished white. CONDITION: Very good as totally re-finished. Revolver retains nearly all the blue finish. Sight, hammer, and trigger have been polished to a bright finish. Markings are sharp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Cyls are clean. There is what appears to be an Engravers signature on the left side of the grip frame under grip. Grips are very good, with sharp checkering and only light handling marks overall. Made in 1976. 51761-17 TEP (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2470

*COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN D80691. Cal 22. Nickel finish with 4″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. It has standard bbl markings with Rampant Colt trademark on side plate. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig 1-pc wood grain, Styrofoam lined box containing owners manual, papers, hang tag & screwdriver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired with only an extremely faint cylinder line on one land. Box has 1 detached inside end flap with both end flaps reattached with tape. Otherwise box shows moderate wear. 51176-19 JRL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2471

*SCARCE COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER.

SN N05507. Cal 22. Blue finish with 4″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Bbl has standard markings with the Rampant Colt trademark on the side plate. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp factory finish to both metal and grips. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51176-21 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2472

*COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN R59213. Cal 22. Nickel finish with 6″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. Mounted with dark finished gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, 1-pc wood grain, Styrofoam lined box with owners manual & papers. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired with only an extremely faint cylinder line. Box shows heavy wear on the edges with some losses of finish and edge damage to the label. 51176-51 JRL (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2473

*FINE COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN N11570. Cal 38 SPCL. Blue finish with 4″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. Bbl has standard markings and side plate has Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by a 1-pc wood grain, Styrofoam lined box with owners manual, hang tag & papers. CONDITION: Revolver appears to have been fired, possibly one chamber load otherwise is pristine retaining virtually all of its orig blue finish with a light cylinder line. Grips are equally new. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Box is missing both end flaps and shows heavy wear. 51176-50 JRL (1,750-3,250) – Lot 2474

*SCARCE EARLY COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER.

SN D6377. Cal 38 SPCL. Blue finish with 4″ vent rib bbl and adjustable rear sight. Mounted with silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Bbl has standard markings with the Rampant Colt trademark on the side plate. Accompanied by its orig matching numbered 2-pc brown wood grain cardboard box with matching SN in white ink on the bottom. CONDITION: New and unfired with only the hint of a cylinder line. Box shows light corner & edge wear otherwise is fine. 51176-29 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2475

*SCARCE E-SERIES COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN E47117. Cal 357 MAG. Blue finish with 2-1/2″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. Bbl has standard markings with the Rampant Colt trademark on the side plate. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered 2-pc, wood grain cardboard box, owners manual & papers. The E-Series Pythons are purported to be the finest Colt Pythons ever produced. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired with only the hint of a cylinder line. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is equally new with only a couple of faint scuffs on the corners. 51176-40 JRL (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2476

*VERY RARE COLT PYTHON DA REVOLVER WITH 3″ BARREL AND ORIGINAL BOX.

SN K07311. Cal 357 MAG. Blue finish with 3″ vent rib bbl, red ramp front & adjustable white line rear sights. Bbl has standard markings with Rampant Colt trademark on the side plate. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig wood grain, 1-pc, Styrofoam lined box with hand written end label. Only a few 3″ Pythons have ever been produced and most of those on special order. CONDITION: May have been fired one cylinder load but if so, no more. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig, bright blue factory finish. Grips are equally new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows light edge wear. 51450-1 JRL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2477

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*SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT DIAMONDBACK DA REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN P36183. Cal 38 SPCL. Nickel finish with 4″ vent rib bbl & adjustable rear sight. Mounted with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Frame, bbl & cylinder are engraved in about A or B coverage consisting of flowing foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Accompanied by a Colt 1-pc wood grain, Styrofoam lined box with owners manual & papers. Very likely this revolver had a presentation case as there is no end label on the box. CONDITION: New and unfired. Box is equally new. 51176-54 JRL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2478