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Browning Superposed 12 Gauge – EXHIBITION GRADE D4G, 2-BARREL SET, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101283172 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Exhibition - Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets
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: 246
Total Number of Listings: 6158
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:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1975, 12 Gauge, Set #1= 7lbs 3oz; Set #2=6lbs 14oz
Serial Number: 54887 S75
The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most brilliant designs. Produced in plain-jane field grades to the most elaborately engraved and finely stocked shotguns ever seen, production of the Browning Superposed was done in the Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN) Belgium plant, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped. The Superposed Browning had a strong European market and there were many grades and guns made that we in America have rarely seen. This Superposed “SPECIAL SKEET” two- barrel set was made for that Euro market and is a true Exhibition Grade in the D4 G engraving pattern. This gun, sn54887 S75 built in 1975 and shipped in 1979, is in MINT, UNFIRED, FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION, COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL CASE, ALL PAPERWORK, AND EVEN INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL PATTERN TARGETS FROM THE FN TEST RANGE. Look closely at the photos and you will see a stunning, versatile shotgun with fabulous French walnut stocks that include drop points and 3-piece forends, the original buttplate, gold inlay in the pistol grip, and perfect 25lpi checkering. The 3-piece forends are only found on Browning’s highest-grade guns. The deeply chiseled engraving is double signed, first by FN engraver Renae DeWil, and second by the very talented G. Renaers. You can see this pattern mentioned in Ned Schwing’s seminal book “The BROWNING SUPERPOSED” on page383, along with a description of the characteristics. The heavily chiseled Acanthus style scroll with shaded background is stunning, and the game scenes are more elaborate and deeply cut than the well-known Diana grade. Both sets of barrels measure 27 ½”, with set #1 being the Skeet Special set including a beavertail style forearm and a Broadway style wide ventilated rib, both barrels choked Skeet. Set #2 was meant for field use and casual sporting clays choked LM/IM (.013/.027) and has the slender “tulip” style forend (we call it a schnable forend). The gun weighs 7 1/4lbs. with the skeet barrels and 6lbs. 14oz. with the field barrels, both sets balancing the gun perfectly on the hinge pin. The weights and balance are perfect for skeet and the field set makes this a VERY LIGHTWEIGHT 12ga. field gun. The Superposed Exhibition in D4 G grade has all the working parts, both exterior and interior, highly hand-polished for both looks and function. You won’t find a more-rare Browning Superposed than this one, with a total of 13 D4 G grades on record and there is likely only one made up as a “SKEET SPECIAL TWO-BARREL SET”. The included paperwork completely documents this gun and verifies our description and the gun’s authenticity…there are no “stories” that go with it…this is the real deal. Cased in the original factory case, this is both a true investment quality set and a versatile sporting/upland gun as well. You will likely never see another like this one, so don’t hesitate or she will be gone! Thanks for looking.
BARRELS
Barrel Length: 27 1/2", 27 1/2"
Chokes: Set #1=.005/.006 SK/SK; set#2=.013/.027 LM/IM
Bores: Mirror; Mirror
Bore Diameter: set #1=.726/.727; set #2=.731 both
Wall Thickness: #1=.035/.033; #2=.032/.031
% Blue: 100% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" both
Ribs: #1=Broadway; #2=game
Sights: #1 white bradley; #2 metal bead
ACTION
Action: right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors
Case Color: french grey 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: R. Dewil; G. Renaers
Trigger Type: single large paddle
Trigger Guard Color: 100% french grey
STOCK
Type: Pistol grip
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect 25lpi
Butt Treatment: Black checkered Plate
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $295.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. 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.
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