^Lot 578 Outstanding Francois Marachal Engraved Belgium Browning Superposed Diana Grade Shotgun 20 GA & Case

Made in Herstal, Belgium by Browning in 1966. Fitted with 26-1/4" blued Special Steel barrels 20 gauge with ventilated rib, ejectors, bead front sight, 3" chambers, and choked Full and Modified. Satin finished floral engraved action double signed by Francois Marachal with five pheasant scene on left side, four ducks scene on right, two quail on bottom of receiver and two rabbits on trigger bow. Action has gold washed single trigger with top tang barrel and safety selector. Select figured walnut checkered long tang round knob pistol grip stock with "Browning" hard rubber butt plate. Matching checkered sporting style forearm with latch release. Comes in Browning luggage trunk case. LOP: 14-1/4". DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2". CALIBER: 20 GA. S/N: 40977V6. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Overall 98% plus condition with light handling and assembly marks. Good action finish with untouched screws. Good bore and mechanics. Case in good condition with no paperwork. Does not appear to be a "SALT" gun.