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

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

Browning Diana 20 Gauge – 1965, LONG TANG, PRE-SALT, 99%, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1965, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 4oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 38153V5

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.  This fine Diana Grade, sn38153 V5 made in 1965 during the most desirable era of the Superposed; before the “salt years” that ran from 1967 to 1972, and with the LONG TANG ROUND KNOB pistol grip before the change in 1966 to the far less desirable short-tang trigger guard.  This is a grand example of a high-grade Browning Diana Grade, with extraordinary wood, long tang trigger guard, incredible hand cut, deep-carved engraving with deep-relief game scenes, shaded backgrounds, and wonderful bank-note style scroll signed by Rene DeWils.
 
This gun retains 99% of the factory original barrel blue and French Grey on the action, 98% of the gold plating on the triggers, and all the factory wood finish with just a few minor field marks in the finish only, not into the wood.  They only made about 500 Diana Grade 20 ga. guns before the changes in 1966, and as such these early guns are highly sought after compared to later era guns.  While searching for your Superposed on the internet, keep in mind that some of the guns shown are guns that left the factory as Grade 1 guns and were later upgraded to a Diana by Angelo Bee or one of the other FN engravers.  Others are from the salt year between 1967 and 1972 with the short tang trigger guard, and later guns have the squared-off pistol grip.  None of these later guns are worth what the pre-1966 guns are.  Also, guns that have been restocked with aftermarket wood, or Skeet guns with fat forearms are all less valuable and hence may appear to be a “cheaper” alternative.  The best investment and value are the guns as shown here, pre-1966 in high condition and desirable IC/M chokes.  This gun weighs just 6lbs. 4oz. and balances perfectly between the hands…a true upland gun.  Most Browning Superposed 20ga. guns weigh 6 ½ pounds or more.  The gun has been used very little and still is firm on the hinge and tight on face.  The bores are excellent and the mechanics function perfectly.  This is a gorgeous Diana Grade priced well under other pre-1966 guns and will make a great field gun that will continue to grow in value as you enjoy its use.  Its Christmas time and your bonus is coming up soon.  Time to treat yourself to one of the most handsome Superposed grades they made…the Diana Grade!  Thanks for looking.
 
Barrels

Barrel Length:  26 3/8"
Chokes:  .008/ .016  Improved Cylinder/Modified
Bores:  excellent, mirror
Bore Diameter:  .623/ .623
Wall Thickness:  .037/ .033
% Blue:  99% factory
Chambers:  3"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  double ivory

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Ejectors- timed
Receiver Condition:  french grey 99%
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  factory Diana;  Rene Dewil
Trigger Type:  single- crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  french grey 99%

Stock

Type:  long tang round knob
LOP:  14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 1/4"
DAH:  2 1/4"
DAC:  1 1/2
Cast:  Heel 1/8"off, Toe 1/8"off
Checkering Condition:  excellent 28 lines per inch
Butt Treatment:  leather covered pad

There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

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 AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $180.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!  (**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

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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! 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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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge