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Lot 1661:Signed Engraved Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1661:Signed Engraved Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Factory J. Baerton Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Broadway Trap Diana Grade Shotgun with Case

Manufactured in 1961. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, single band of engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "*"/"*" (full/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The French grey receiver is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding four game scenes depicting mallards in a marsh on the right, a covey of pheasant in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The action is signed "J. Baerton" on the right side beneath the game scene for FN Master Engraver Jose Baerton. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold "S", "O", and "U". Nicely contrasted, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip buttstock with Browning ventilated recoil pad. Includes a Guardian canvas covered takedown case with leather corners. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .726/.727 inches; choke constriction .036/.041 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue and French grey finishes with a couple light handling mark, some takedown wear, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with a few dings and scratches, and crisp stock checkering. Case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel32 inch vent rib
Finishblue/French grey
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1314
Catalog page459
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