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

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Browning Belgium Shotguns - O/U Superposed
Browning Shotguns

Browning Superposed 12 Gauge - GRADE 1, 99%, 1966 LTRK, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, 1966, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 7oz., Chokes SK/SK, LOP 14 3/8″, DAH 2 7/16″, DAC 1 1/2″
Serial Number:  50961 S6

The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most admired inventions.  Browning Superposed were built in Belgium from 1931 through 1976 when regular production ended.   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.  This Superposed, sn50961 S6 was built in 1966 before the change to the short tang trigger guard and the beginning of the “salt-wood debacle”.  Guns built after 1966 were prone to salt contamination and rust because of the way Browning cured their wood.  Not all guns were affected, but the marketplace still has an aversion to the later guns with short tangs built from 1967 to about 1971. THIS GUN IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE SALTWOOD ERA THAT WE HAVE TESTED THE WOOD FOR SALT AND VINTAGE FIREARMS, INC. CERTIFIES THIS BROWNING TO BE SALT FREE WITH WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION. The gun is all factory original and in 99.5% factory new condition with no primer marks on the standing breech, one pin head size safe mark on the belly of the stock, not a single mark or sign of wear anywhere else on the gun.  She has the original length stock with factory butt plate.  BEST OF ALL THE FACTORY FITTED THIS SUPERPOSED WITH EXCEPTIONALLY WELL FIGURED EUROPEAN WALNUT…FAR BETTER THAN MOST GRADE I’s YOU WILL SEE.  The barrels are tight as new on hinge pin and breech face, top lever well to the right of center, and the gun is still stiff to open like it just left the factory.  This is a great upland gun that is balanced 1/8” forward of the hinge pin and light enough to carry all day afield.  We have a factory correct Browning Airways hard case available if you wish to have it cased.  We have several from $350 to $425.  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.  To find a 99% Belgium made Superposed from the pre-salt era with exceptional wood is really a treasure.  See specifications below.  Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   26 1/2″
Chokes:   .005/ .004 marked **$/ **$
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:   .726/ .725
Wall Thickness:   .033/ .033
% Blue:   99% FACTORY
Chambers:   2 3/4″
Ribs:   vent, tight
Sights:  Front silver bead

Action
Action:   tight, Way Right of Center
Ejectors:  timed, strong
Receiver Condition:   99% blued factory
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   grade 1, crisp
Trigger Type:   single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99%

Stock
Type:   Long Tang Round Knob/field forend
LOP:   14 3/8″
LOP To End Of Wood:   14″
DAH:   2 7/16″
DAC:   1 1/2″
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   perfect
Butt Treatment:   Hard rubber buttplate- Browning


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: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $90.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. 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.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $2,950.00