Browning Superposed Lightning 20ga O/U
Guns International #: 100470459 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed - Browning Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 242
Total Number of Listings: 6144
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
Browning Superposed Lightning 20 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun
GRADE 1, ENGLISH STOCK, 99%
General Specs: Browning, Year 1972, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 3oz, O/U
Serial Number: 2166V72
This is a nice POST SALT WOOD Superposed 20ga Lightning Grade 1 sporting 28" barrels field choked IC/M from the factory and Field style forearm...a most desirable configuration for the Superposed. Serial number 2166V72 is a gun produced late in the year of 1973, as shown on page 328 of Ned Schwing's seminal book, "THE BROWNING SUPERPOSED". These guns have a history of being assembled a year or more after the serial number on the frame would indicate. The gun was produced well after they burned all of the salt wood in 1972, as also stated in Schwing's book, page 246. A bird hunter's dream gun, this vintage Superposed is gorgeous with 99% factory original blue on the receiver and barrels, clear sharp lettering and engraving, and little use for its years. The butt stock has been expertly replaced with a nicely finished straight stock, checkered to perfection at 24 lines per inch, a nice mullered border, perfect wood to metal fit, and nice shootable dimensions (there are a few minor handling marks on the right side of the butt stock [see photos] that can be repaired to perfection for $225). What a delightful bird gun weighing just 6lbs. 3oz. balanced 1/4" ahead of the hinge pin and you can tell how the gun got its name by the way it comes to your shoulder. Most classic uplanders will love the feel of this slender English style grip in hand and how quick the gun handles. Someone made a good choice to replace the butt stock, in my opinion, and a true artist to execute the job. The gun feels like a SUPERLIGHT in hand but for a lot less money. A nice collectible, shootable investment quality shotgun for the lover of the O/U.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .008/.014
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .625/.625
Wall Thickness: .035/.036
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: blue 99%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp grade 1
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp, mechanical
Trigger Guard Color: long tang 93%
Stock
Type: English straight grip/field style forend
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/8"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: factory plate
Other
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
JOIN US for The Orvis Game Fair and Country Sporting Weekend at the Sandanona Shooting Grounds in Millbrook, NY on September 20 & 21, 2014! Following that, JOIN US for The 18th Annual Vintage Cup World Side-by-Side Gun & Rifle Championships & Fine Gun Exhibition at the Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, NY on September 25-28, 2014!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Other
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
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