GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
CASED BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED THREE BARREL SET SHOTGUN. BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA 3 BBL 43291S5 12 MODERN; C&R; IVORY Cal. 12 ga. All three bbl sets marked on top bbl "MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH". Bbl set 1) 30" ventilated rib with ivory Bradley front and mid-beads. Bbl marked 3" Magnum chamber. Chokes marked MOD/FULL. Set 2) 28" vent rib, 2-3/4" chambers, chokes marked IC/MOD. Set 3) 28" vent rib, 2-3/4" chambers, marked SKEET/IC chokes. Gold washed single selected trigger. Auto ejector. Metal work engraved in Diana style signed by Spiegel, with game birds on receiver & rabbits on trigger bow. Stock & forends in select fancy figured walnut, RKLT configuration. Browning marked buttplate. "WGZ" monogrammed oval in toe line. LOP 14-1/4". Accompanied by Browning Hartmann luggage case, top lid monogrammed "WGZ". PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: Good. Bbl sets with a majority of blue, wear from handling. Sets 1 & 3 have oxidation on bbl lugs, breeches & ejectors from poor storage. Dried on oil on all three sets. Mirror bores in all. Receiver with minor handling marks & dried oil on surfaces. Stock & forends with nice gloss finish. All three forends slight handling marks & sharp checkering. Buttstock finish has minor handling marks. Gun is tight, good mechanics, strong ejectors. Case shows use. 50595-75 TJW (6,000-10,000)