GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
BROWNING GRADE IV SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY V. DOYEN WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE IV 41048 12 GA MODERN; IVORY Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Bbls marked for full and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis address with steel and chamber information on left, with Browning patent information and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on right. Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in what was to become "Diana" style with semi-relief scrolled strapwork with acanthus highlights surrounding game scenes; five pheasant on left side, four mallards on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action and two rabbits are on trigger guard bow. Left side scene is signed "V. Doyen". Interesting fiddle figured American (?) walnut round knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/2" over open sided Browning white line pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. One piece field forend with schnabeled tip, matches well. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (mod), bottom -.014 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in fuzzy faux fur, and has instruction booklet inside. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory refinished, retaining nearly all of high quality finishes on wood and metal. Markings on bbl are a bit thin. There is some chipping of finish on left side of forend. There are some rubs on gold-plating of trigger. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with some light scuffs. Interior cloth shows slight soiling and compressions. Mid bead is "certifiable pre-ban ivory". 49114-7 MGM159 (4,000-7,000)