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LOT 345
Factory Felix Funken Signed and
Master Engraved Belgian Browning Superposed
Pigeon Grade Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case -
Serial no. 45779, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1955. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked “*-”/”*” (improved modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors. The coin gray finished action displays the standard Pigeon Grade full coverage floral scroll
engraving surrounding scenes of pigeons in flight on the left and right as well as relief carved oak leaf
and acorn designs carved at the fences. The action is signed on both sides at the low rear “FFUNKEN” for
Master Engraver Felix Funken. Gold washed single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch with
gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round
knob pistol grip stock with ventilated Browning recoil pad. Includes a matching numbered extra set of
30 inch barrels with 3 inch magnum chambers, single bead sight, and chokes marked “*-”/”*” (improved
modified/full), as well as a Browning takedown case that houses the whole set. Barrel measurements
for the extra set (U/O): measurements: bore diameter nine inches .727/.728 inches; choke constriction
.026/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .050/.047 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the
primary set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.729 inches; choke constriction
.023/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .047/.048 inches; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 7/8
inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches; weight 8 lbs 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minor handling evidence, some varnish peel at the lower tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good with minor wear and an absent latch release and the extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 346
Factory Master Engraved and R. Greco Double Signed Belgian Browning Diana Grade Superposed Shotgun - Serial no. 55454S6, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1966. Blued
Special Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent
rib, standard Browning markings, single band of engraving at the upper breech, chokes marked “*-”/”*” (improved modified/full), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey receiver is engraved
in the Diana Grade pattern with flowing scroll designs surrounding four game scenes depicting 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 pair of rabbits on the trigger guard. The receiver is signed “R.GRECO” on both sides beneath the game scenes for Master Engraver Reno Greco. Single gold washed trigger and tang mounted safety/ selector switch with gold “S”, “O”, and “U”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and
pistol grip stock with Browning recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores 9 inches from the breech measured at .726/.728 inches; choke constriction .029/.044 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 5/8 inch drop at heel; 13 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 14oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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