Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3617

Lot 3617:Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3617

Lot 3617:Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun

Manufactured in 1957/58. Blued Special Steel barrels with single bead sight 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 coin finished receiver is engraved in the Grade V "Diana" 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 triggerguard. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold "S", "O", and "U". Attractively figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .724/.725 inches; choke constriction .022/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .052/.054 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 6 oz.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 98% original blue finish on the barrels, 99% original coin finish on the action, and overall minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches, an ill-fitting replacement recoil pad, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1731
Catalog page339
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 308Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed Over/Under Shotgun
View Lot
Lot 549Lewanczyk Engraved Browning 20 Ga Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun
View Lot
Lot 3603Factory Engraved Browning 20 Gauge Grade I Superposed Shotgun
View Lot
Lot 1507L. Lambert Engraved Browning 20 Ga Diana Gr. Superposed Shotgun
View Lot
Show More