GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY DEWIL WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA 59630V70 20 GA MODERN Cal. 20 ga. 3" Chambers. Two sets of 26-3/8" bbls, one marked for skeet and skeet, and the other for imod and full; 28" set of bbls marked for Imod and full. All bbl sets are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on left, with steel, gauge, and chamber and patent information on right sides. In addition each bbl set is marked either "S1" "S2" or "S3". Coin finished action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger, is engraved in typical "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. Right scene is signed "R. Dewil". Interesting quilted figure claro walnut square knob short tang buttstock measures 14-1/8" over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forends match well. S-1 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.610, bottom -.610. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". S-2 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". S-3 BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.024 (full), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-15/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur and has place for action and all three sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks and disassembly marks on bbl. Gold is excellent. Mechanically excellent. No salt damage noted. Case is excellent with interior lightly soiled. 49114-24 MGM163 (12,500-17,500)