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Browning Superposed 28 Gauge – GRADE IV, 1960 LTRK, 99%, CASED, RARE! vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101010992 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed - Browning Shotguns - O/U
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Browning Superposed 28 Gauge Over Under
GRADE IV, 1960, LTRK, 99%, CASED, RARE!
General Specs: Browning, Year 1960, 28 Gauge, 6lbs 6oz, O/U
Serial Number: 0F 175
This is a very rare Browning Superposed in many ways. First, it is a 28ga. with Grade IV engraving. The very first 28ga. Superposed guns were delivered to Browning in late1959. They discontinued the Grade 4 engraving pattern early in 1960. There were only a few months in which both the 28ga. AND the Grade 4 engraving was being produced. There could not have been more than a few such guns ever made for Browning Arms. Second, it is a 28ga. with the desirable LONG TANG, ROUND KNOB feature. Again, they did not begin production of the 28ga. Superposed until 1960 and they ended production of long tang, round knob guns in 1965. In a 5-year period only 837 28ga. guns were produced. Why do the collectors/shooters seek these guns out compared to later guns that had short tangs and then square knob pistol grips? First, they are more elegant with the old world long tang. Second, with the short tangs came salt wood. From 1967 to around 1971 the infamous salt wood debacle tarnished the Superposed guns, literally. Salt was used to dry the wood which then ate away at the metal. Browning stood behind its mistakes and replaced much of the bad wood over time, but guns built during that era are always suspect AND FAR LESS VALUABLE. This gun, sn0F175 built in 1960, IS IN 99%+ CONDITION, with just a few handling marks in the original wood finish, LOP of 14 ¼” to the original butt plate, unaltered and desirable IC/M chokes, and beautiful English walnut with perfect checkering. The quality of the engraving is superb, signed by Richard Hambrook a noted Browning Master Engraver. Richard Hambrook has the distinguished honor as being chosen by Browning executives to engrave the “One Millionth Citori” that is a masterpiece and was donated to the NRA by Browning Arms Co. Hambrook engraved this gun after it had left the factory in 1960, so it is technically an “upgraded” Superposed. For a Browning collector having a Superposed Grade 4 engraved by a current Browning Arms Co. master engraver is as good as it gets, as it would be impossible to have a complete collection of 28ga. Browning Superposed guns without a Grade 4 and so few were made. This is an investment quality gun that is highly sought after and will only increase in value as you enjoy its use and care for it wisely. This gun is over 57 years old and still like new! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 1/2"
Chokes: IC/M and factory marked as such
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: .549/.550
Wall Thickness: .041/.039
% Blue: 99.5%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: french grey 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: Gd 4; Richard Hambrook
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: ltrk; 1/2 round/field style; English Walnut
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect 28lpi
Butt Treatment: factory plate?
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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!
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 $140.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes