GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE BROWNING CUSTOM SHOP "ANSON MODEL F" SIDE BY SIDE EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.BROWNINGSXS ANSON MODEL F152920 GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib, are engraved with caliber, and "Browning SA MADE IN BELGIUM" on tops. Coin finished side plated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, and bright blued dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 50% coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; flushing pheasant on left sideplate, and a pair of flying mallards on right. A woodcock flits into opening on trigger plate. Engravers signature "A Brigante" is on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over checkered wood butt, and features fluted drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.618, right - .618. Bore restrictions: left - .010 (lt mod), right - .004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". Russet patterned vinyl case with leather trim is lined in burgundy velvet and has Browning Custom Shop leather label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls and two keys. PROVENANCE: Browning certificate of identification and quality, and other Browning instructions. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling marks in wood and metal, appears unfired except for proof. Case is excellent. 50178-5 MGM292 (7,500-12,500)