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*FABRIQUE NATIONALE CHAMBORD (F1) GRADE – BROWNING PATENT SUPERPOSED WITH SIDEPLATES.SN 7264S2. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls choked IMod and Full with Broadway ventilated rib are engraved “Fabrique Nationale Herstal.” on top left of top bbl. This grade with the finest European style engraving FN offered at the time, features a duck taking wing from marsh on each side of rib at breech. Left side of breech area is marked “PROSNA INC. MUNSTER IN”. Coin finished O/U action with single selective trigger is nicely filed typical of high grade guns, and has false sideplates fitted. Action is engraved with 50% coverage well cut shaded scroll outlining vignettes of game birds on lockplates in “Royal” style; a pair of quail flush from greenery on left, and a pair of pheasants fly over meadow on right. A duck taking off from marsh grass is on bottom of action. (see THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED by Ned Schwing p. 401) This fine engraving is by Jaquez Lodewic, whose signature appears at bottom of scene on left lockplate. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over brown Browning trap pad. Sculpted drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering at grip has carved beaded borders. Matching forend has typical release. Forend remains attached to bbl set when disassembled. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.012 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Included with gun is a gold and black Browning Superposed box. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since proof, with only a few light handling marks, mostly on left buttstock behind grip. Box is excellent with some minor chipping. 4-53606 MGM216 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2478
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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. |