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  • Auction Catalog #52
  • Lot #1450
Lot #1449
Lot #1451

Lot 1450: Outstanding Matched Pair of Signed Engraved Consecutively Serial

Outstanding Matched Pair of Signed Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 1450: Outstanding Matched Pair of Signed Engraved Consecutively Serial

Outstanding Matched Pair of Signed Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $13,000 - $18,000

A) Campo Signed Engraved Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Diana Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/satin grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1041
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 300
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Belgium in 1971. These consecutively serial numbered Diana Grade shotguns feature a single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib, 12 gauge, 2 3/4" chambers, choked full/modified with ejectors. Standard barrel markings. Blue barrels with French grey finish on the remaining parts. The action is floral vine engraved with ducks in a marsh scene on the right side, pheasants in a wooded scene on the left and two quail on the bottom. The right side of the receiver is signed "LA CAMPO". The trigger guard has two rabbits in a wooded scene with floral vine engraving and the same pattern extends to the forearm latch assembly and knuckle. Tang mounted safety, gold washed single trigger and mounted with extra fancy, high gloss, finely checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a brown vented Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. LOP 14 3/8". Complete in a custom hard leather takedown case with green felt lining.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue finish with some wear on the lower barrel ahead of the forearm and a few ding scratches ahead of that. The remaining surfaces retain 99% plus original French grey finish. All of the gold wash remains on the trigger. The wood is also excellent with a few minor dings and some light scuffs and scratches, with very crisp checkering. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.



B) Franco Signed Engraved Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Diana Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/French grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1041
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 300
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Described in "A" with the exception that both sides of the receiver are factory engraver signed "M.D.FRANCO".

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue finish with some minor wear on the bottom barrel ahead of the forearm and some slight muzzle wear. The remaining surfaces retain 99% plus original French grey finish. All of the gold wash remains on the trigger. The wood is also excellent with a few minor scratches on the left wrist and overall a few minor dings, some minor scratches and very crisp checkering. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. The mechanics are excellent.



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