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2247
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$14,950.00
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*20 GA. BROWNING GRADE V SUPERPOSED, VRANCKEN ENGRAVED, WITH CASE. SN 17074. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8 Ventilated rib bbls have St. Louis and Montreal addresses. French grey finished action has semi-relief large acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights surrounding vignettes of game in typical Diana style; a group of pheasants are on left, and ducks on right, with pair of quail on bottom, and rabbits on trigger guard bow. This work is signed by esteemed Browning engraver, “L. Vrancken” on left side at bottom of pheasant scene. Nicely figured European walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning horn buttplate. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is around grip and matching forend. Bore diameter: top -.611, bottom -.611. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (Skeet), bottom -.002 (Skeet). Wall thickness: top-.035, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Typical Browning vinyl case is lined in high nap cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks, compressions and abrasions in wood. Plating of trigger is somewhat flaked. Case is excellent, cloth slightly soiled. 4-47730 MGM107 (12,500-17,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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. |