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Lot 1507:L. Lambert Engraved Browning 20 Ga Diana Gr. Superposed Shotgun

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1507:L. Lambert Engraved Browning 20 Ga Diana Gr. Superposed Shotgun

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$4,500 - $7,500
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Factory Lily Lambert Signed and Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Diana Grade Lightning Superposed Shotgun with Case

Manufactured in 1967. Built with blued Special Steel barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the matted vent rib, light engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified), and 3 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding four game scenes depicting a flock of mallards in a marsh on the right, a hide of pheasants in a wooded scene on the left, a pair of quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard all in fine detail with matted backgrounds creating contrast. The engraving is signed "L.LAMBERT" on both sides below the scene for FN engraver Lily Lambert. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold "S", "O", and "U" indicators. The gun is fitted with what appears to be a beautifully figured French walnut factory replacement multi-point checkered Lightning forend with engraved iron a straight hand short tang stock with blank inscription oval and a Browning buttplate. Includes a factory Naugahyde Airways takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .621/.623 inches; choke constriction .009/.028 inches; minimum wall thickness .043/.038 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood shows a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Details
ManufacturerFabrique Nationale
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright with minor streaks.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views144
Catalog page459
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