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

Browning Superposed 20 Ga - 1984 SPECIAL SUPERLIGHT, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1984, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 14oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/8", DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number: 223PW03100
Here we have a VERY DIFFERENT BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT 20GA. WITH 50% COVERAGE SCROLL ENGRAVED ACTION AND HIGHLY FIGURED WOOD, ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL AND IN 100% AS NEW FACTORY CONDITION.  The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history.  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 1976 when production stopped.   In 1969 Browning introduced the Superposed "SUPERLIGHT" in the 20ga. and finally was born a true upland bird gun.  A typical Browning Lightning model weighs about 6 1/2lbs. in 20ga.  At 5lbs. 14oz. and balanced dead on the hinge pin, this 20-bore Superlight is 3/4lb. lighter than a typical Lightning Model. This is a dynamic upland bird gun, with its straight hand stock, rounded frame, and slim, graceful schnabel forend that can be carried all day without fatigue.  The Superlight was discontinued in 1977 and was briefly reintroduced for 1983 and 1984.  This gun, sn223PW03100 built in 1984, is one of only 227 total 20ga. Superlight guns made between 1983 and 1984 with the well engraved action (signed by engraver E. Gregoire) and highly figured wood.  Browning guys are known to love the more figured wood and the gun is worth more because of it.  Highly desired by upland hunters that are in the know, these guns usually are only found in used condition showing wear on the bottom of the receiver and the usual nicks and dings from use.  There are few Over/Under 20ga. shotguns that weigh under 6lbs.  The Belgium Superposed 20ga. guns have been going up in value in the last year or two, so they are a great investment quality gun that will be worth more in the future as you care for it and enjoy its use.  Specifications can be seen below, and the photos tell the rest of the story.  There is no wear on this gun…it is as new.  Thanks for looking!



BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26 1/2"
Chokes:  .006/.015  IC/M
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .621/.621
Wall Thickness:  .031/.028
% Blue:  100% factory as new
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  vent-tight
Sights:  Front-silver


ACTION
Action:  tight, slightly right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors-timed
Receiver Condition:  100% factory blue
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  more coverage than normal Grade 1; signed E. Gregoire
Trigger Type:  single-crisp; 100% gold on trigger
Trigger Guard Color:  100% factory charcoal blue


STOCK
Type:  straight/forend with schnabel; full figured both sides; awesome wood
LOP:  14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  14"
DAH:  2 1/8"
DAC:  1 3/8"
Cast:  1/8" off
Checkering Condition:  perfect
Butt Treatment:  factory 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
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $135.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other
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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.
 

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge