Browning Superposed Grade III 12 ga. "Fighting Cocks" Funken engraved. Outstanding
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Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed - Browning Shotguns - O/U

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Seller: FRONTIER GUNS
Company: Frontier Guns
Member Since: 5/6/10
First Name: Dave
Last Name: Morris
State: Alaska
Country: United States
Phone: (907) 987-7216
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Number of Active Listings: 19
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Bank to bank wire transfer (preferred), or bank cashier's check only



Description:
***SOLD*** Rare Browning Grade III Superposed 12 ga. which was factory engraved by Felix Funken, widely considered to be among Browning's finest and most coveted engravers of the period, with his signature clearly struck on both side panels. It has been skillfully executed in an elaborate "Fighting Cocks" pheasant motif.
S/N 56504 made in Belgium in1958. All internal components have matching S/Ns.
98-99% original bluing and wood finish.
The wood has a beautiful medium honey color and is nicely grained, with superb fine line checkering. 
Desirable round knob, long tang configuration (RKLT).
30" special steel barrels are choked Full and Full, wearing a matted ventilated rib with white Bradley front bead and no mid bead. 2 3/4" chambers.
Single select, gold plated trigger. Automatic ejectors.
14 1/4" LOP to edge of horn buttplate, with approximately 1 7/16" DAC, 1 3/4" DAH.
Mirror bores and crisp mechanics with the lever falling right of center.
A very beautiful and difficult to find Browning Grade III.
Please add $100 for expedited and fully insured shipping from Alaska in a custom cut, foam lined box.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes