GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING MIDAS GRADE VRANCKEN ENGRAVED SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. BROWNING SUPERPOSED 73625 12GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 ga, 2-3/4" chambers. Bbls are 26-1/2" vent rib with Skeet chokes as marked. White target front sight with white mid-bead. Blued action with Midas grade vine type engraving surrounding gold bordered vignette with 3 gold inlaid pheasants on right, 3 mallards on left and grouse on bottom. Engraving is signed by master engraver Louis Vrancken and exhibits his talent for exceptionally lifelike game birds. Gold plated single selective trigger and automatic ejectors. Beavertail forearm and rnd knob long tang stock of exhibition quality walnut with fine hand checkering. Reddish toned wood has burl with vivid dark streaking. Housed in Browning Airways case containing keys. Drop at heel: 2-1/2". Drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 7.64 lbs. LOP: 14-3/8" over Pachmayr White Line trap pad. CONDITION: Very good with over 90% orig blue, becoming light in carry areas. Orig stock finish shows area of crazing on right side of forearm with chips near comb. Bright shiny bores. 50184-7 DS9 (6,000-9,000)