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

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

Browning Superposed 12 Gauge – FN MODEL B2G, SUPER LIGHT ACTION, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1988, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 13oz, Chokes SK/IC, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 3/16", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  325PP01071

The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most prolific 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 regular production stopped.  It was in that year FN of Belgium took ownership of the Browning Arms Corp. and became the sole producer of the famous Superposed Browning.  A lot changed as they tried to turn an unprofitable endeavor into a profitable on.  This era became the era of the Presentation Grade offerings in the Browning Superposed line.  Most of these guns no longer had the fine hand engraving that the Superposed was known for, but instead were acid etched engraved with the resulting lack of detail and beauty.  Only the highest grades received the hand engraving from the master engravers that makes them so valuable to the shooter/collector today.  This fine Browning is a SPECIAL SPORTING MODEL, the B2G, that is fully hand engraved by Maria Calabrese (signed by her) and was stocked with nicely figured French walnut.  It was imported into the USA by Browning in 1988 and is one of the higher grades in a batch of about 3000 guns that came here with European features.  These B2G models are highly desirable and have unique features, ie. the action is rounded exactly like the coveted Super Light, field grade chokes with a set of barrels that have a wider rib, a very light weight of 6lbs. 12oz. with 27 ½” barrels, a graceful slim forend with a slight Schnabel flair at the end, long tang trigger guard, and way nicer wood figure than what was being shipped on the Presentation grade guns.  This gun, sn325PP01071 built in 1988, is in superb factory original condition, still retaining 98% of the French grey with only a small loss on the top lever (we can re-gray that if you wish), 98% factory blue on the barrels, and most all of the hand rubbed oil finish that was applied at the time of production.  Weighing just 6 ¾ lbs. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin, this gun is almost ½ pound lighter than the Superposed Lightning!  That makes a difference by the end of the day and it is a very desirable feature for the upland bird hunter.  This gun is in superb mechanical condition with strong ejectors, crisp trigger, perfect bores, still nice and tight on the hinge pin and breech face with the lever right of center.  See the specs below.  This grade of Browning Superposed is rarely encountered, so don’t miss out on owning one of the few that comes up for sale.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length:  27 1/2"
Chokes:  .005/.008  SK/IC
Bores:  excellent
Bore Diameter:  .729/.728
Wall Thickness:  .030/.035
% Blue:  98% factory
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  broadway vent rib
Sights:  ivory front

Action

Action:  tight, slight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors
Case Color:  french grey 99%
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  hand engraved
Trigger Type:  single select - checkered
Trigger Guard Color:  95% French Grey

Stock

Type:  Pistol Grip/schnable forend
LOP:  14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 7/8"
DAH:  2 3/6"
DAC:  1 1/2"
Cast:  1/8" Off
Checkering Condition:  superb 28lpi
Butt Treatment:  browning 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 $55.00 We ship internationally!
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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