Details of Lot 256
BROWNING
A SCARCE 12-BORE "FINAL TRIBUTE" EDITION A5 SELF-LOADING SHOTGUN, NO. 243 OF 500

28-inch barrel with 2 3/4-inch chamber with interchangeable invector chokes, machined ventilated rib, the frame engraved with scrolls and scenes depicting J. M. Browning, his shop and the Herstal factory, scrolling banners incorporating gold commemorative text, reduced magazine capacity, 15-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 8oz., Belgian nitro proof, in its maker's canvas case

The gun was built to commemorate the final Belgian production of this classic design that had been in continuous prodution since 1903.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply