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Lot 3479:Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun

August 28th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3479:Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun

August 28th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Factory V. Doven Master Engraved and Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun

Manufactured in 1952. Red bead front and white bead mid sights on the matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard Browning markings, and chokes marked "*-"/"*" (improved modified/full). The coin action is engraved in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding 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 lone pheasant on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed "V.DOVEN" below the scene on the left side. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Old English recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores nine inches from the breech measured at .725/.725 inches; choke constriction .035/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .055/.052 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks, typical loss of finish on the trigger, and crisp engraving and stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelSuperposed
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch vent rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1785
Catalog page289
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