*28 GAUGE FN GRAND LUXE SUPERPOSED WITH EXHIBITION ENGRAVING BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX.

SN 145F73. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Bbls choked modified and full, with narrow, ventilated rib, are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” and with steel, gauge, and 2-3/4″ chambers on left side of top bbl. right side is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS”. There are 2-1/2″ wedges of relief shaded scroll on breech ends. Coin finished superposed action with gold-plated selective trigger is engraved in nearly full coverage with exceptionally well cut, open, shaded, scrolled acanthus in semi-relief. This fine scroll outlines vignettes of gold inlaid game birds in well detailed settings; a pair of black grouse are battling in open meadow on left side of action, a pair of mallards spring from marsh on right. Bottom of action depicts a quail in open meadow. Monogram “J D” is on trigger guard bow. Engravers name “J. H. Diet. de SAROLAY” is on trigger plate. Dark, fiddle figured, and nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering with carved beaded borders is at grip. Side panels have well shaped drop points. Matching one piece forend has dummy screws and glue line to imitate 3-pc forend. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Original black FN/ Browning marked box with end label giving specifications of this gun, has had Midas mistakenly written in at later date. Box contains brown wrapping paper and original foam. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light marks, mostly from sliding of forend. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig shiny oil finish with a few light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Box has loss due to tape removal in many spots, with edges nicked, corners slightly rubbed through, one repaired with tape. End label is slightly foxed, and has some minor rubs. 4-50143 MGM78 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3585

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3585	$18,400.00	28 GAUGE FN GRAND LUXE SUPERPOSED WITH EXHIBITION ENGRAVING BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX. SN 145F73. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Bbls choked modified and full, with narrow, ventilated rib, are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” and with steel, gauge, and 2-3/4″ chambers on left side of top bbl. right side is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS”. There are 2-1/2″ wedges of relief shaded scroll on breech ends. Coin finished superposed action with gold-plated selective trigger is engraved in nearly full coverage with exceptionally well cut, open, shaded, scrolled acanthus in semi-relief. This fine scroll outlines vignettes of gold inlaid game birds in well detailed settings; a pair of black grouse are battling in open meadow on left side of action, a pair of mallards spring from marsh on right. Bottom of action depicts a quail in open meadow. Monogram “J D” is on trigger guard bow. Engravers name “J. H. Diet. de SAROLAY” is on trigger plate. Dark, fiddle figured, and nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering with carved beaded borders is at grip. Side panels have well shaped drop points. Matching one piece forend has dummy screws and glue line to imitate 3-pc forend. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Original black FN/ Browning marked box with end label giving specifications of this gun, has had Midas mistakenly written in at later date. Box contains brown wrapping paper and original foam. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light marks, mostly from sliding of forend. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig shiny oil finish with a few light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Box has loss due to tape removal in many spots, with edges nicked, corners slightly rubbed through, one repaired with tape. End label is slightly foxed, and has some minor rubs. 4-50143 MGM78 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3585 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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*28 GAUGE FN GRAND LUXE SUPERPOSED WITH EXHIBITION ENGRAVING BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX.