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Lot #1342

Lot 1341: Browning Arms - Diana Grade Continental

Desirable Factory Master Engraved J. Pirotte Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Continental Shotgun/Rifle Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1341: Browning Arms - Diana Grade Continental

Desirable Factory Master Engraved J. Pirotte Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Continental Shotgun/Rifle Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Factory Master Engraved J. Pirotte Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Continental Shotgun/Rifle Set with Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Continental
Type: Combination
Gauge: .30-06/.410
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1632
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 204
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Belgium in 1992 with ramped beaded blade front and flip up adjustable rear notch sights, standard markings an proofs, automatic ejectors, gold plated single selective trigger, and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Coin gray Superlight frame with full coverage broad scroll and classic Diana Grade game scene engraving of mallards on the right, pheasants on the left, quail on the underside, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The left side of the frame is signed "J.PIROTTE" just forward of the wrist junction. Beautifully figured forearm and stock with a plastic Browning buttplate. The .410 bore vent rib shotgun barrels are 26 1/2 inches long with 3 inch chambers, ejectors, modified/improved cylinder chokes, independent forearm, and matching serial number. Stock measurements are: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull. With a faux leather Browning takedown case, Browning "Certificate of Identification" listing the model, serial number, assembler, engraver, and date of inspection as January 29, 1992, and original box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 99% plus original finish, a few light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Extra shotgun barrel set is also excellent.



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