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

Browning Superposed 20 Gauge – PIGEON GRADE, 1961, IC/M, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1961, 20 Gauge, 6lb 4oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 21063

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 90 years of proven, rock-solid performance.  These are hand-fitted, quality guns made one at a time by skilled craftsman that are a dying breed.  This fine Pigeon Grade Superposed Lightning in 20ga., sn21063 built in 1961, has hard to find IC/M chokes and marked as such, making it a much more desirable gun than a similar gun with Skeet chokes which are so common.  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 1966, like this one.  This 6lb. 4oz. gun is ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL WITH OVER 99% OVERALL CONDITION, with the barrel blue a solid 99%, action and trigger guard retain 99% French grey; and wood 98% original finish with a few light hunting marks but no gouges, deep scratches, cracks, or repairs.  The gun wears a factory recoil pad with 14 3/8” LOP.  The Pigeon Grade came from the factory with nice hand cut engraving, deep chiseled oak leaf engraving in the top of the action, pigeons in flight, and nice floral bouquets on the bottom.  THIS ONE IS SIGNED BY LOUIS ACAMPO, a well-known FN engraver. The Pigeon Grade also came with nicely figured French walnut stocks, and this gun will not disappoint in that department as it has nicely figured wood with lots of fiddleback figure that changes as the gun is moved in the light…very nice!  THIS GUN HAS A SILVER STOCK SHIELD WITH THE INITIALS “MTS”.  IF YOU HAVE ANY COMBINATION OF THOSE LETTERS IN YOUR NAME…GREAT.  IF NOT AND YOU CARE, WE WILL INSTALL A NEW STOCK SHIELD UPON REQUEST FOR AN EXTRA $250.  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 desirable.  This is a great upland gun that is balanced to perfection and at 6 1/4lbs., light enough to carry all day afield.  Most Browning Superposed 20ga. guns weigh over 6 1/2lbs., so this one is exceptionally lightweight, a real plus in the field.  With the factory 3” chambers you can even chase tough game with magnum loads.  With only about 2200 total production of the 20ga. Pigeon Grade Superposed, 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.  We have priced this gun to sell and if you are the new owner, you will have instant equity in such a high-condition, long tang, round knob Superposed.  Thanks for looking!
 
Barrels

Barrel Length:  26 3/8"
Chokes:  .004/ .015; Improved Cylinder/Modified
Bores:  perfect
Bore Diameter:  .612/ .611
Wall Thickness:  .037/ .036
% Blue:  99% factory
Chambers:  3" 
Ribs:  vent rib, tight
Sights:  front silver bead

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Ejectors- timed
Receiver Condition:  99%+ french gray factory
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  pigeon grade, signed L. Acampo
Trigger Type:  single- crisp; gold 99%
Trigger Guard Color:  99%+ french gray factory

Stock

Type:  round knob/long tang
LOP:  14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 3/8"
DAH:  2 1/8"
DAC:  1 1/2"
Cast:  Heel/Toe 1/16"off
Checkering Condition:  excellent
Butt Treatment:  Browning factory pad
 
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. 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 $150.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
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.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge