GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING GRADE 1 WITH CASE.BROWNINGOU GRADE 144557S512 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 28" Bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted, ventilated rib are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on left side of top bbl, with steel, gauge, chamber, and patent info on right. Bbls are marked for modified and full chokes. Typical blued action with gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in typical grade "1" style with sprays of simple attenuated acanthus scroll. Lightly figured American walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Browning hard rubber buttplate. Full field forend matches well. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (full), bottom - .019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 8 lbs.1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Tan Hartmann case is lined in faux fur, and contains A&S marked bags for action and bbls, guarantee, and the key. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, with some scattered marks on wood and metal, a hint of silvering and carry wear on bottom of action, and a few light marks in wood. Case is very fine with some scuffs. 50108-19 MGM147 (1,000-2,000)