GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
BROWNING CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL RIFLE/ SHOTGUN SET ENGRAVED BY E. VOS WITH PRESENTATION CASE.BROWNINGCENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL1878C-1320 GA, 30-06MODERNCal. 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 "E. VOS" on bottom rear of left and right side. Locking block is inscribed "Browning Centennial". Oil finished, finely fiddle figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over Browning buttplate. Each bbl set has its own matching schnabeled forend. Weight with rifle bbls: 7 lbs 6 oz. Weight with shotgun bbls: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Spectacular Presentation style full length walnut case with brass hardware, is lined in royal red velvet. CONDITION: Exceptional as new, likely test fired only and retains virtually all orig finish to wood and metal. Case is near mint with minor light handling marks. These guns represent an exceptional value in today's market place. 50861-1 JSL (6,000-10,000)