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Browning Superposed Grade III Fighting Cocks 12 gauge
Guns International #: 101124739 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Pointer - Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed
Seller's Information
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Seller: John Havard
Company:
Member Since: 1/16/13
First Name: John
Last Name: Havard
State: Washington
Zip: 98340
Country: United States
Phone: (847) 650-4729
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 10
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's check, Money Order
Description:
Here's a very nice unaltered/untouched Browning Superposed in the relatively rare Grade III, also known as the Fighting Cocks grade. Bluing and wood are in very, very good condition for an almost 67-year-old shotgun. The serial number dates it to early 1952 manufacture.
Signed on both sides by Felix Funken, this nice Field/Hunting Superposed comes with the original butt plate, 14 1/4" LOP, 1 1/2" DAC and 2 1/2" DAH, neutral cast. Weight is 7# 11.6 oz. Long tang obviously. Tubes are 27 7/8" (or maybe 27 3/4") and are marked * and ** (Full and Modified) and they are in lovely condition. Single brass bead.
I'm not an expert by any means on Superposed Grade III's but this one has a slightly different interpretation of what I'd consider the "normal" fighting cocks. All in all it's very nicely done. Based on the few Grade III's I've seen I'd say you could look a fairly long time and not find a better one in the Field/Hunting configuration. Further research indicates that this is a special-order Grade III with "calling cocks" engraving pattern. Also, the bottom engraving pattern is very similar to that found on later pointer grades. An interesting and unusual Grade III to be sure.
Gun will be shipped with a hard case and purchaser will also receive a clean copy of Ned Schwing's book on the Browning Superposed, itself a value of several hundred dollars. Will sell and ship the shotgun with case and book to your FFL or C&R for reduced price of $4450.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes