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Lot 1565: Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Factory R. Coenen Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1565: Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Factory R. Coenen Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Factory R. Coenen Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1808
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 465
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1974. Blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, single band of engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 3 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 "R. COENEN" on the left side beneath the game scene for Browning Master Engraver Rene Coenen. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold "S", "O", and "U". Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip buttstock with Browning ventilated recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .724/.723 inches; choke constriction .019/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .047/.043 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and French grey finishes with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and overall crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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