*12 GAUGE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED “IV” GRADE WITH CASE.

*12 GAUGE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED “IV” GRADE WITH CASE. SN 22851. (ca 1952?) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted, ventilated rib, have Browning St. Louis, Missouri address. Coin finished action is engraved in number “4” style in fairly deep relief with oak leaves and acorns as counterpoint to game scenes, with fox bringing duck back to den on left; setter and pointer with flushing and retrieved pheasants on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of pigeons; with pair of pheasants, one perched on branch, on trigger guard bow. This is the work of noted Browning engraver Felix Funken whose signature appears at bottom rear of both sides of action. Flame figured and nicely streaked European walnut, long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded and mullered borders is at grip, and on matching field type forend. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (Full), bottom -.037 (Full). Wall thickness: top-.038, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″”, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leatherite Browning case is lined in fuzzy fawn faux fur, and contains a Browning instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain 98% + blue with only a few very minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish, top tang slightly darkened with evidence of cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a few minor marks and nicks, and some small dimples, mostly on left side of buttstock. Checkering has very slight wear, darkened. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with only a few rubs and marks on exterior. Interior cloth has some slight soiling from contact with gun. 4-47533 MGM55 (7,000-10,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2251	$7,670.00	12 GAUGE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED “IV” GRADE WITH CASE. SN 22851. (ca 1952?) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted, ventilated rib, have Browning St. Louis, Missouri address. Coin finished action is engraved in number “4” style in fairly deep relief with oak leaves and acorns as counterpoint to game scenes, with fox bringing duck back to den on left; setter and pointer with flushing and retrieved pheasants on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of pigeons; with pair of pheasants, one perched on branch, on trigger guard bow. This is the work of noted Browning engraver Felix Funken whose signature appears at bottom rear of both sides of action. Flame figured and nicely streaked European walnut, long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded and mullered borders is at grip, and on matching field type forend. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (Full), bottom -.037 (Full). Wall thickness: top-.038, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″”, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Leatherite Browning case is lined in fuzzy fawn faux fur, and contains a Browning instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain 98% + blue with only a few very minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish, top tang slightly darkened with evidence of cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a few minor marks and nicks, and some small dimples, mostly on left side of buttstock. Checkering has very slight wear, darkened. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with only a few rubs and marks on exterior. Interior cloth has some slight soiling from contact with gun. 4-47533 MGM55 (7,000-10,000) 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.

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