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2529
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$4,198.00
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*BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY CHARLES SERVAIS WITH CASE.SN 2335S71. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses, and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left, and with “BROWNING SUPERPOSED” with steel, chamber and “BROWNING PATENTS”, on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical “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 “Charles Servais”. Fine stump figured claro walnut square knob long tang buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black basket-weave Pachmayr white line pad. Modified point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a very few light marks on wood and metal. Mechanically very tight and crisp. Case is very fine, missing its medallion. Interior shows compressions and soiling from gun and bbls. 49931-5 MGM158 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2529
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. |