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Browning Presentation Gr 2 20 Ga - 1977 BAERTEN ENGRAVED, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102454694 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Presentation - Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Superlight
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: 237
Total Number of Listings: 6139
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 1977, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 14oz., Chokes SK/IC, LOP 14 1/2", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: P23RR1074
The Browning Superposed has been produced in plain jane field grades to the most elaborately engraved and finely stocked shotguns ever seen. The main production for the Browning Superposed was done at the Fabrique Nationale plant in Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1976 when regular production stopped. The Superposed then became a “custom shop” only gun, still at FN Belgium, and still in limited production today. Beginning in 1977, the Superposed was marketed as the “Presentation Grade” and tagged with the designation P1 for their lowest grade, through P4 as the highest grade. Each of the P Grades had a few choices of engraving patterns. In general, the P1 and P2 grade guns were not engraved by hand, but acid etched for the engraving. Because of this, the engravers would not sign the work. However, the very early P1’s and P2’s were hand engraved, and signed by the engraver. This gun, snP23RR1074, was the 74th P2 Grade gun built in 1977 and hand engraved and signed by Jose Baerten, one of Browning’s most desirable engravers. Built as a “SUPERLIGHT” with the P2R engraving on a blued receiver with raised gold inlays. THIS GUN HAS SEVERAL CUSTOM ORDERED OPTIONS YOU WON’T SEE ON OTHER P2 GRADE GUNS, IE. CHECKERED BUTT, EXHIBITION FRENCH WALNUT WOOD, HAND-RUBBED OIL FINISH, AND THE SCHNABEL STYLE FOREND. THESE OPTIONS ARE LISTED FOR THE PRESENTATION SERIES IN NED SCHWING’S BOOK “The Browning Superposed”. YOU WILL NEVER SEE ANOTHER ONE LIKE THIS ONE. They only made 92 P2 twenty-gauge guns, so this is a rare, collectible, investment grade Belgium Browning that will only go up in value as you enjoy it’s use. The gun is delightful in hand at 5bs. 14oz., much lighter than the usual Superposed O/U. With the 26 1/2” fixed choke SK/IC barrels , she is as versatile as she is stunningly beautiful. This gun is like new, likely fired a few times but no wear on the gun anywhere, basically a 99.5% gun. The gun functions perfectly and has mirror perfect bores and great shooting dimensions. The hand-engraved receiver is stunning, as is the wood, making this the perfect bird gun for your upcoming season and a gun that you will be proud to show off at the local gun club. Compared to earlier engraved Superlight guns, the price is an exceptional value. See specifications below for details. Thanks for looking!
BARRELS
Barrel Length: 26 1/2"
Chokes: .004/.009 SK/IC
Bores: perfect mirror bores
Bore Diameter: .621/.621
Wall Thickness: .034/.033
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent-tight
Sights: front-silver
ACTION
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors-timed
Receiver Condition: 99% factory blue
Screws: perfect
Engraving: early hand engraved, signed Jose Baerten
Trigger Type: single-crisp; gold 98%
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory blue
STOCK
Type: English/special order schnabel, checkered butt
LOP: 14 1/2"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/2"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: special order checkered butt
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a "VFI Certified" gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.
Payment and Shipping
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 CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $225.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Other
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. 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
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge