GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY LILLY CORTIS WITH CASE. BROWNING OU CENT. CONT 1878C-247 20GA/.30-06 MODERN Cal. 20 ga/ 30-06. 20 ga. with 26 1/2” bbls. 30-06 with 24" bbls. Based on the continental over and under double rifle, this limited edition set was issued in 1978, and features coin finished action with scroll engraving outlining gold inlaid vignettes of game; a recumbent stag on left, and flushing quail on right side of action. Bottom of action pictures John M. Browning with dates 1878 & 1978 in scrolled bands. Engraving is signed "L. Cortis" on bottom rear of left side. Locking block is inscribed “Browning Centennial”. Oil finished, finely fiddle figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Rifle Barrels: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in puckered red velvet. PROVENANCE: Rod Fuller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with quite a few light handling marks and scratches, mostly on buttstock, with some added oil. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some light dents. Interior cloth is excellent. 49114-48 MGM433 (6,500-9,500)