GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
HIGH CONDITION CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.BROWNING SUPERPOSEDDIANA 2 BBL SET60830V7020GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 28" ventilated rib bbls, marked 2-3/4" & 3" chambers, F/F chokes. Bradley type front & mid beads. Auto ejectors. Diana grade engraving, left side with pheasants, right side with ducks, floorplate with quail, trigger bow with bunnies. Signed by J.M. Debrus. Gold washed single selective trigger. Gun is mounted in select fancy figured walnut with FKST configuration. Leather covered recoil pad. LOP 13-7/8" over pad. Non-auto safety. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbls retain nearly all blued finish with a group of marks on lower bbl by muzzle & minor blue loss from sliding forend ahead. Cataloger observes no evidence of oxidation on external metal surfaces around wood. Slight wear to finish by safety. Wood has been treated to a beautiful gloss finish with light handling marks, checkering sharp, some marks appear to be below finish. Mirror bores. Top lever far right. Fine mechanics, gun is tight, strong ejectors Case shows light wear inside & out, clear tape applied to top lid. 50595-77 TJW (6,000-10,000)