GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
20 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY RENE COENEN WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA 47420V7 20 GA MODERN Cal. 20 ga. 3" 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, and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on left, and with steel, chamber 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 "R. Coenen". Stump figured claro walnut round knob short tang buttstock measures 13-7/8" over open sided Browning pad. Modified point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend has flame figure. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom -.621. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (mod), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-15/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". Browning tan vinyl case is lined in off-white fleece, and contains Browning new gun owners record and registration card. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest handling marks on wood and metal. Inventory sticker with SN is on right side of buttstock. Checkering is still light in color. Gold plating of trigger is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some long, dark marks. Interior cloth is very slightly soiled, and rubbed. 49114-22 MGM155 (3,500-5,500)