GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON 29369S74 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 GA. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal addresses. Coin finished rounded "Superlight" action is engraved in usual "Pigeon" style, with pairs of pigeons flying through light scroll background on sides, with rose bouquets on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. "Superlight" forend with schnabeled tip matches well. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.019 (mod), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new with slight evidence of firing, and with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, most notably some staining and darkening of coin finish on bottom of action. Checkering is slightly darkened. Gold of trigger has some rubs on sides. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few light scuffs and marks. Interior is soiled and rubbed. 49114-9 MGM173 (6,000-9,000)