*BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.

SN 41048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked for full and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Left side scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Interesting fiddle figured American (?) walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend with schnabeled tip, matches well. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur, and has instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory refinished, retaining nearly all of high quality finishes on wood and metal. Markings on bbl are a bit thin. There is some chipping of finish on left side of forend. There are some rubs on gold-plating of trigger. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-7 MGM159 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2008

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	2008	$4,600.00	BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE. SN 41048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked for full and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become “Diana” style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Left side scene is signed “V. Doyen”. Interesting fiddle figured American (?) walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open sided Browning white line pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend with schnabeled tip, matches well. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur, and has instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory refinished, retaining nearly all of high quality finishes on wood and metal. Markings on bbl are a bit thin. There is some chipping of finish on left side of forend. There are some rubs on gold-plating of trigger. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49114-7 MGM159 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2008 Auction: Firearms - October 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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*BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE.