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Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed Pigeon
Browning Shotguns - O/U

Browning Superposed 20 - GRADE II (PIGEON), 1958, FUNKEN, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1958, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 8oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 7/16″, DAH 2 1/2″, DAC 1 5/8″
Serial Number:  12508

The Browning Superposed was the first prominent over/under introduced to the USA.  Beginning in 1931, the Superposed action has been used in the field and at gun clubs with over 93 years of proven, rock-solid performance.  These are Belgium made, hand-fitted, quality guns made one at a time by skilled craftsman that are a dying breed.  This fine Grade II (called the Pigeon Grade after 1959) Superposed 20 gauge, sn12508 built in 1958, is a high condition, factory original gun with the most desirable features, including DOUBLE SIGNED BY FELIX FUNKEN, THE HEAD OF THE ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT FOR BROWNING SUPERPOSED GUNS.  The 1950’s was a very desirable era for the Browning Superposed and guns from this era bring a premium, are quite liquid, and make for the best investment grade Belgium Superposed guns you can buy in the 20ga. guns.  As you compare this gun to others, keep in mind that the most desirable Superposed guns are the long tang, round knob guns like this one.  This beautiful Grade II is just as it shipped from the factory and retains most all its factory finish with the factory barrel blue a solid 99%, action and trigger guard retain factory 95% French grey; and the wood has 97% factory hand-rubbed varnish finish with a few light handling marks in the well-figured French walnut stocks. The checkering is perfect, no cracks or gouges, and the stock retains the original 14 7/16” LOP to the curved factory buttplate, another strong point for this gun.  Browning Superposed guns with pads are much less desirable and make poor investments. The most desirable 28” barrels are choked M/F and with the 3” chambers make for a very versatile upland gun capable of smacking big roosters at a distance.  The Grade II came from the factory with hand cut engraving, deep chiseled oak leaf engraving in the top of the action, pigeons in flight, and nice floral bouquets on the bottom, and on this gun performed by the renowned Felix Funkin.  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 later guns with short tangs and/or square knob pistol grips.  The early guns like this one are highly sought after and rarely encountered in such unmolested, high condition.  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.  The price of this gun reflects its rarity and having all the most important features, ie pre-1960, butt plate, light weight, superior wood figure, long tang round knob with field style forend, and original condition.  A premium gun at a fair price.  The specifications are below.  Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   28″
Chokes:   .024/.036 M/F
Bores:   Mirror
Bore Diameter:   .614/.611
Wall Thickness:   .044/.043
% Blue:   99% factory blue
Chambers:   3″
Ribs:   vent-tight
Sights:  front silver

Action
Action:  tight, Slightly Right of Center
Ejectors: timed
Receiver Condition:   90% French Grey
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   sharp/clear; Felix Funken double signed
Trigger Type:   single selective, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   95% French grey

Stock
Type:   Long tang round knob; moderately figured French walnut
LOP:   14 7/16″
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 3/16″
DAH:   2 1/2″
DAC:   1 5/8″
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   perfect
Butt Treatment:   factory Butt plate


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, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $180.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on 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.

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Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge