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Lot #532
Lot #534

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

Factory Nelly Watrin Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

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

Factory Nelly Watrin Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Nelly Watrin Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning Grade V "Diana" Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1763
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 433
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some streaking and wear.
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 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.



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