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

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	2455	$0.00	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 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*RARE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE THREE BARREL SHOTGUN SET WITH CASE.