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Browning Superposed 20 Gauge – 1961, IC/M CHOKES, 98%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101699408 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:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1961, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 5/16", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 22612
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 Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped. Here we have the venerable Browning Superposed Grade 1 in 20ga. with hard-to-find field chokes. Most of these guns are found with skeet chokes and are less desirable. This gun has 26.5" barrels marked and choked IC/M, the perfect upland gun. As you compare this gun to others, keep in mind that the most desirable Superposed guns are the long tang, round knob guns built before 1966. This 6lb. 5oz. gun, sn22612 built in 1961, is all factory original and still retains 98% factory finish on wood and metal…it is an untouched, factory original Browning Superposed Lightning! The stock has the original curved butt with factory butt plate intact measuring 14 ¼”" LOP. The finish is factory original hand-rubbed varnish and there are only a few very light handling marks. Most of us know that “Browning guys” love guns with pretty wood, and this gun came from the factory with much nicer wood figure than most you see, so is therefore a much more desirable Superposed than the ones with the usual plain-jane wood. Guns built after 1966 were prone to salt contamination and rust because Browning cured their stock wood in salt to speed the drying/aging process. I still don’t know how they didn’t see that disaster coming! Not all guns were affected, but the marketplace still has an aversion to the later guns with short tangs, and some even with square knob pistol grips. This is a great upland gun that is balanced perfectly 1/8” ahead of the hinge pin and light enough to carry all day afield. The value of these earlier Superposed guns continues to climb, so you can invest in this gun and enjoy its use as it gains value. When you combine the beautiful wood figure, high condition, and desirable field chokes the value of this gun becomes readily apparent. The gun comes in the vintage Browning hard case that has a $300 value. Priced to sell so don’t let this one get away. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 3/8"
Chokes: .011/ .020 Improved Cylinder/Modified
Bores: mirror excellent
Bore Diameter: .610/ .611
Wall Thickness: .040/ .040
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: tight
Sights: Front ivory bead, Rear ivory bead
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors- timed, strong
Case Color: 97% factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: 35% cover, clear, sharp
Trigger Type: single- crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: round knob long tang; field forend
LOP: 14 5/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 5/16"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: superb
Butt Treatment: Browning
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $100.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge