GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY L. SEVERIEN WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA 2983F70 28 GA MODERN (1970) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26-3/8" Bbls marked for improved cylinder and modified, are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib, marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, along with "MADE IN BELGIUM" on left, and steel type, gauge, chambers and patent information on right. 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. Both side scenes are signed "L. Severien". Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut square knob long tang buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Browning buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece field forend matches well, but is not fiddle figured. Bore diameter: top -.544, bottom -.546. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (IC), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Browning tan vinyl case is lined in fawn fuzzy faux fur, and contains two keys and a tube of grease. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. What are likely replacement stocks, are also excellent. Checkering is slightly darkened. Coin finish of long tang trigger guard does not match action. Metal shows no evidence of salt. Present stock tests negative for salt. Gold plating is excellent, slightly rubbed on right side. Mechanically excellent. Case shows some rubs and bumps. Interior lightly soiled with some rubs. One partition detached. 49114-21 MGM153 (8,500-13,500)