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Lot 533:N. Watrin Engraved Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 533:N. Watrin Engraved Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Factory Nelly Watrin Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufactured in 1958. Built with blued Special Steel barrels dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, light engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which is engraved in the Grade V "Diana" pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding four game scenes depicting a flock of 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 all in fine detail. The engraving is signed "N.WATRIN" on both sides below the scene for FN engraver Nelly Watrin. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold "S", "O", and "U" indicators. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with a factory buttplate. Included is a Browning Naugahyde takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .733/.733 inches; choke constriction .014/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with some dings, pressure marks, scratches, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are mostly bright with some streaking and wear.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1819
Catalog page433
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