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   LOT 1483
Factory Master Engraved and F. Funken Signed Belgian Browning
Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 31319, 12 gauge, 28 inch
vent rib bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1952. Single steel bead sight on the
matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard Browning markings, and chokes marked
“**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified). The French grey receiver 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 trigger plate, and a pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed “FFUNKEN” on both sides beneath the game scenes.
        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 Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores 9 inches from the breech measured at .726/.727 inches; choke constriction .006/.014 inches; minimum wall thickness .047/.045 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 13 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes, some light oil discoloration on the action, and minor handling evidence. The wood is also excellent showing a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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LOT 1484
Factory Master Engraved and R. Risack Signed Belgian
Browning 20 Gauge Pointer Grade Superposed Shotgun -
Serial no. 22150, 20 gauge, 28 inch round bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1961. Single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib, standard markings on
the barrels, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “$**”/”**-” (skeet/improved cylinder).
The French gray action is engraved in the Pointer Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding a pointer
and pheasant on the right, a setter and mallard on the left, a pair of quail on the trigger plate, and a pair of pheasants on the
trigger guard. Both sides are signed “R. RISACK” beneath the scenes. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/selector
switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forearm with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter 9 inches from breech .613/.615 inches; choke constriction .004/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.032 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes, minor handling evidence, and some areas of slight discoloration on the action. The wood is also excellent, showing only minor marks, some wear to the buttplate, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
 










































































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