GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE. BROWNING DIANA 79644 12 GA MODERN; IVORY Cal. 12 ga. 1) 30" bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Chokes marked "Improved, Modified and Full". 2) 26" bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Chokes marked "Skeet and Skeet". Both bbls with full length matted rib, "certifiable pre-ban ivory" mid bead and white composition front bead and marked in gold "I" and "II" respectively. Single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Stock configuration is LTFK and checkered in 3-point pattern with 14-1/4" LOP over Browning white-lined waffle pad. Round nosed forearms checkered in 5-point pattern. Receivers are finely and profusely engraved signed on both sides by engraver "M. Magis". Left side engraved with pheasants in woods scene, right side with ducks in marsh scene, bottom with quail also in woods scene, trigger guard with rabbits on bow, all surrounded by finely executed foliate scroll engraving, in typical Diana fashion. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 9oz. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired but well taken care of and retains 95% plus orig finish to both wood and metal with just a few minute handling marks throughout. Bores are mirror bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with a few handling marks. 49897-10 JSL51 (4,000-7,000)