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1956 Belgium Browning Superposed: Grade I Hunting 12 ga with Long Tang & Solid Rib (Mod/IC)
Guns International #: 102730373 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed - Browning Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: DL Handler
Company:
Member Since: 1/25/15
First Name: Kevin
Last Name: Shelley
State: New Mexico
Zip: 87109
Country: United States
Phone: (701) 255-3534
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 17
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: PERSONAL MONEY ORDER OR PERSONAL CHECK ACCEPTED
Description:
Barrels are 28" with 2.75 in chambers in the desireable Mod/IC (**/**-). Single selecting trigger. All matching numbers. Very good condition overall. No evidence of a history of rust or extended exposure to moisture. Extremely well done professional wood refinish with aftermarket butt pad installed (Uncle Mike's, by Micheal's of Oregon). Nice fit and finish.
Updated information 6.23.24:
The factory stock LOP for 1956 Grade I hunting models was set at 14.25 in, with a 1 5/8 in drop at heel and 2 1/2 in drop at comb, with an overall weight for 28 in ribbed Grade I Standard weight of 7lbs 12 oz. The one offered here has a 13 7/8 in LOP (with recoil pad included), so I conclude the stock was shortened by about 1 3/8" before adding the recoil pad (the recoil pad is about an inch thick). This is corroborated by the fact that the overall weight of this superposed is 7.05 lbs suggesting weight loss associated with the shorter wood stock. This Superposed was used in a very cold weather environment so the shortened LOP accommodates the added clothing layering for those accustomed to a longer LOP. The weight reduction and MOD/IC chokes also make a nice pairing for fast moving targets.
The breech lever position is at 6 o'clock (in lock up position); and lock up condition and function of the ejectors appears to be as designed and fully functional. I've used the firearm and never encountered any ejection issues.
Buyer pays FFL transfer & shipping
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Superposed Grade I
Serial Number: 47960
Bore: 12
Chambers: 2.75
Condition: very good
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: very good
Barrels: 28
Barrel Type: O/U
Action: Break
Triggers: Single selecting
Stock: Walnut
Stock Comb: 2 1/2
Stock Heel: 1 5/8
LOP: 13 7/8
Rib: solid
Weight: 7.05 lbs
Manufacture Date: 1956
Chokes: IC/Mod
Engraving: Hunter Grade
Case: Browning Leather
Item Location: Albuquerque, NM