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Category - Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Midas - Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets

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Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Midas
Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets

Browning Midas 28 Gauge/.410 SET, 1973, AS NEW, CASED, DOCUMENTED, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1972, 28ga/.410ga, 28=6lbs 6oz, .410=6lbs 7oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: 017 F72

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.   The Midas Grade was the highest grade of engraving and wood offered for the regular production models, and was cut with deep relief style acanthus scroll, game scene vignettes with large, raised gold inlays outlined in fine gold wire.  The trigger guard and a 1 ½” section of the breech end of the barrels also received the deep relief scroll work.  The wood was exceptionally figured high-grade walnut with fancy checkering that wrapped over the top of the wrist, with spear points and flourishes on the borders.  The Midas Grade is truly an exceptional work of art.  This particular gun, sn017 F72 made in 1972 (after the salt years debacle, no salt issues) was produced as a 28ga. and the accompanying Browning factory letter tells us that the gun was ordered with a second set of .410 bore barrels and ordered with “outstanding Midas Grade wood with a great deal of configuration”  The factory did not disappoint, as the wood on this gun is awesome.  This fine Midas small bore set is in mint condition and comes in the original Browning Airway style case, which is in excellent condition and includes the instruction booklet, keys, and hanging tags.  The wood has 14 ¼” LOP to the factory buttplate.  The Both barrel sets are 26 ½” and factory choked IC/M.  The engraving is signed by Claude Baerten and flawlessly executed.  The gun has 99% plus of the factory finish remaining and there are no marks in the wood or metal.  THIS IS A RARE AND DESIRABLE BROWNING SUPERPOSED.  THE TOTAL PRODUCTION OF ALL BROWNING SUPERPOSED GUNS IN ALL GRADES IN 28GA. WAS ONLY 3300 GUNS, WITH ONLY 119 Midas Grade GUNS PRODUCED IN 28GA. AND 147 Midas Grade IN .410 BORE.  This is one of the finest examples you will ever encounter and we are offering the set at a very reasonable price.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length:  26 1/2" both
Chokes:  28=.005/.008 IC/M; .410= .004/.009
Bores:  perfect mirror both
Bore Diameter:  28=.545/.547: 410=.409/.409 
% Blue:  99.5% both
Chambers:  28=2 3/4"; .410=3"
Ribs:  vent rib, tight, both
Sights:  double white

Action

Action:  tight
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors, strong, timed both
Case Color:  rec. blue 99.5%
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  sharp clear; C. Baerten and E. Vos signed
Trigger Type:  sst
Trigger Guard Color:  99.5%

Stock

Type:  square knob, long tang/field forearm
LOP:  14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:  14"
DAH:  2 1/4"
DAC:  1 7/16"
Cast:  0
Checkering Condition:  perfect; 22 LPI
Butt Treatment:  factory plate

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. 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. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $290.00 We ship internationally!  (**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

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith 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.

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Curio/Relic: Yes