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Browning Belgian 12 gauge Superposed 1960
Guns International #: 101103191 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed - Browning Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Larry the Gun Guy
Member Since: 1/5/08
First Name: Larry
State: Utah
Zip: 84010-2408
Country: United States
Phone: (801) 831-6221
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Return on guns only if misrepresented. Shipping is additional - UPS is getting expensive
Payment Types Accepted: Verified certified check, personal check or postal money order
Description:
The Browning Superposed shotguns are hand-fitted and made by some of the best craftsman in Europe to Browning's high standard of excellence. There were several discussions and corrections to the manufacturing process until Val Browning was satisfied with the quality being produced. This Superposed Lightning is serial number 78386 which indicates it was built in 1960 It has the quick and open Skeet/Skeet chokes making it a much more desirable gun for fast and somewhat close shooting, which present a much wider pattern to allow for some extra allowance with target acquisition. When measured with a brass Galazan's choke gauge they actually measure IC/IC, which is typical of tight Browning chokes. This Browning has the most desirable long tang and round knob, which guns built before 1967 possess. It weighs 7 lbs. and is all factory original and still retains 99% overall condition on the bluing and 93% on the wood. The wood retains the original finish with only the most minor light handling marks. It still has the original registration card and owner's manual in the brown paper pouch. The engraving was done by hand by some of the finest engravers in the world. This Grade One came with nicely figured walnut stocks. Guns built after 1967 and prior to 1974 had the possibility of salt contamination due to the manner which Browning tried to accelerate their wood curing process. You should avoid guns with short tangs and/or square knob pistol grips for this reason. The early guns, like this one, are highly desirable and wonderfully built to last. This is a great upland gun that is nicely balanced at 7 lbs., light enough to carry all day afield and hike the big mountains out west. It comes in a period Hartman luggage case with the keys. The value of these early Superposed guns continues to climb, as it should.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes