GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
RARE FUNKEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE THREE BARREL SHOTGUN SET WITH CASE. BROWNING DIANA 59523 12GA/12GA/20GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 12/12/20 ga. Bbl set 1) Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2" Special Steel with 2-3/4" chambers. Chokes marked Mod/Imp Cyl. Bbl set 2) Cal 12 ga. 26-1/2" Special Steel bbl with 3" chambers. Chokes marked Full/Full. Bbl set 3) Cal. 20 ga. 26-1/2" Special Steel bbl with 3" chambers. Chokes marked Imp Cyl/Mod. All three sets with full length matted top rib. Bbl sets 1 and 3 with steel mid and front beads. Bbl set 2 with ivory mid and front beads. Gold-plated sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. American Walnut flame grained buttstock is RKLT configuration checkered in three-point pattern with 14" LOP over Browning waffle pad. Forearms are all round nosed type checkered in five-point pattern. Receiver is double signed by Funken and beautifully full coverage engraved with ducks in marsh scene on right, pheasant in wood scene on left, all surrounded by Funken's famous floral scroll. Bottom of action with deep cut grouse surrounded by deep cut scroll and trigger guard with bunny rabbits in wood scene. Also included with this gun is a set of six Briley sub-gauge inserts in a separate brown leather case, with Browning oil bottle, brush, and tap also included. Our consignor customized the top tang under the lever with a large triangular gold inlay of his initials "FRM". Housed in orig Browning three bbl set case with orig instruction pamphlet and keys. Weight with bbl set 1: 7 lbs. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Very good as field used and customized. Bbl sets 1 and 3 retain 95-98% expertly restored blued finish. Bbl set 2 appears to retain most of its orig lightly toned blued finish. Custom buttstock and forearms have been restored. Bbl set #1 with filler and three repaired cracks on left side at breech end and one long grain separation toward muzzle. Bbl set #3 forearm is a well done replacement and has minor play. Checkering is crisp and lightly filled in. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. Case is very good with minor handling and rub marks, bbl lug holders are loose but otherwise very good. Our consignor purchased this gun new and used and enjoyed it for many years as it is a very versatile set. 51143-3 JSL (7,500-12,500)