GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED ENGRAVED BY R. GRECO WITH CASE. BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA 95827S8 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls marked for IC and mod, with matted, ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses. Coin finished action is engraved in usual "Diana" fashion, with five pheasants in woodland background on left; quattro of ducks at pond on right; indeterminate gallinaceous fowl flying across bottom; and a pair of rabbits on trigger guard. Engravers signature, R. Greco, is on left action under scene. Lightly fiddle figured claro walnut short tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning buttplate, and features standard Diana pattern checkering with curved line borders. Forend matches well but has burl figure. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its factory finishes with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Interior is lightly soiled. 49114-29 MGM165 (5,000-8,000)