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Browning Superposed 28 Gauge – PIGEON GRADE, 1966 PRE-SALT, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103276955 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Pigeon - 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: 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: 228
Total Number of Listings: 6018
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, 1966, 28 Gauge, 6lbs. 12oz., Chokes SK/SK, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 3/16", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 1179 F6
The Browning Superposed was the first prominent over/under introduced to the USA. Beginning in 1931, the Superposed over/under has been used in the field and at the clay games for over 90 years of proven, rock-solid performance. These are hand-fitted, quality guns made one at a time by skilled master gunmakers that are a dying breed. This fine Pigeon Grade Superposed 28ga., sn1179 F6 built in early1966 before the issues with salt wood began, one of only 30 or so ever made before the undesirable short tang saltwood guns came about. 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 1967, like this one. This gun is ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL FINISHES WITH OVER 99% OVERALL CONDITION. The gun wears a beautiful Purdey style leather cover pad befitting a fine European over/under with 14 ¼” LOP. The Pigeon Grade has hand-cut engraving, deep chiseled oak leaf engraving on the top of the action, pigeons in flight, floral bouquets on the bottom, and well figured walnut stocks. This gun will not disappoint in the wood department…very nice! Guns built after mid-1966 were prone to salt contamination and rust because of the manner which Browning cured their wood. At the same time, Browning also tried to cut costs by changing the trigger guard tang to the “short tang”, which nobody really liked. The marketplace has an aversion to the later guns with short tangs and/or square knob pistol grips. The early guns like this one are highly desirable. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE 28GA. ONLY BECAME AVAILABLE IN 1960, WITH A SLOW START IN ORDERS. THE TOTAL PRODUCTION OF THE PIGEON GRADE 28GA. GUN WITH LONG TANG, ROUND KNOB BUILT BEFORE 1966 IS LESS THAN 30 GUNS TOTAL. THIS IS A VERY RARE GUN AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PRE-1966 PIGEON GRADE 28GA. WILL NOT OFTEN PRESENT ITSELF. Just in time for the upcoming bird season, the perfect gun for quail, grouse, and woodcock, don’t hesitate to call on this one. See the specification tables below for details of this gun. 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: .003/.001 SK/SK as marked
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .548/.544
Wall Thickness: .040/.037
% Blue: 99% factory blue
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent-tight
Sights: front white bead
Action
Action: tight-Right of Center
Ejectors: timed
Receiver Condition: 99% French grey
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp, clear; unsigned
Trigger Type: Single Select trigger, crisp; gold flaked 70% gone
Trigger Guard Color: 99% French Grey
Stock
Type: long knob round wood/field forend; well figured wood
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"
DAH: 2 3/16"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: superb
Butt Treatment: Black VFI leather pad
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.
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $260.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes or No. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory 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.
Price: $15,950.00
Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge