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Browning Superposed 20 Gauge – POINTER GRADE, 1961, IC/M, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101963978 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: 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: 236
Total Number of Listings: 6138
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 1960, 20 Gauge, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: 20602
The Browning Superposed was the first prominent over/under introduced to the USA beginning in 1931 and has been used in the field and at gun clubs with over 90 years of proven, rock-solid performance. These are hand-fitted, quality guns made one at a time by skilled craftsman that are a dying breed. 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, from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped. The Pointer Grade was introduced in 1960, replacing the Grade III of the 1950’s. The engraving pattern was nearly full coverage fine scroll and game scene vignettes. The wood was fine English walnut with notable figure. The Pointer Grade was made in very small numbers and is a highly sought after Superposed, especially in the 20ga. guns. This fine Pigeon Grade Superposed Lightning in 20ga., sn20602 built in 1960, has hard to find IC/M chokes and marked as such, making it a much more desirable gun than a similar gun with Skeet chokes which are so common. 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 when the infamous salt wood guns surfaced, and Browning cut production costs by using short tangs on their guns. This exceptionally light 6-pound Superposed Lightning (most weigh over 6 1/2lbs) shows like a new gun, with 99.5% barrel blue and French grey on the metal, and 99.5% wood finish. The barrels are tight on the hinge and top lever is well right of center. The superbly executed engraving is signed on both sides of the action by N. Watrin (Nelly), a notable FN Browning factory engraver. The gorgeous English walnut stock shows more figure than most Pointer Grade guns, and it has no cracks or repairs, shows perfect wood-to-metal fit, and 14 ¼” LOP to the original curved butt Browning butt plate. Guns built after 1965 were prone to salt contamination and rust because of the manner which Browning cured their wood. The marketplace has an aversion to the salt wood era guns and later guns with short tangs and/or square knob pistol grips. The early guns like this one are highly desirable. This is a great upland gun that is balanced to perfection and light enough to carry all day afield. With the factory 3” chambers you can even chase tough game with magnum loads. THE RARITY OF THIS POINTER GRADE MAKES FOR A SUPER INVESTMENT GRADE FIREARM, WITH ONLY 200 OR SO POINTER GRADES MADE IN 20GA. AND ONLY 117 IN THE LIGHTNING HUNTING STYLE CONFIGURATION. 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. We have priced this gun to sell and if you are the new owner, you will have instant equity in such a high-condition, long tang, round knob Superposed. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26 3/8"
Chokes: .010/ .020 marked IC/M
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .613/ .611
Wall Thickness: .034/ .034
% Blue: 99%+
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: vent rib- tight
Sights: Front gold bead
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors, timed
Receiver Condition: 100% french gray
Screws: excellenty
Engraving: 90%, clean, clear, signed N.Watrin both sides
Trigger Type: single- crisp; 100% gold
Trigger Guard Color: 100% french gray with 40% engraving
Stock
Type: round knob long tang; field forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"
DAH: 2 1/4
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: horn
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 $240.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
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