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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 Lightning 12 Gauge - 98% LTRK, 1959, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1959, 12 Gauge, 7lb 5oz, Chokes .019/ .036  M/F, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 9/16", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 71187

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, the production of the Browning Superposed was done in Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped.  This is the venerable Browning Superposed Grade 1 with hard-to-find field chokes.  Most of these guns are found with 26” barrels and skeet chokes and are less desirable.  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, and guns from the 1950’s are the cream of the crop.  This Superposed, sn71187 was built in 1959.   This fine Browning weighs in at 7lbs. 5oz., making it a superb upland bird gun for carrying long distance and long hours.  With the most desirable 28" barrels choked M/F, this gun is all factory original and is in 98% factory original condition overall, having dark, rich blue on the barrels and action with only a few handling marks bringing to 98%.  The wood is without splits or cracks, with the original length stock with factory horn butt plate, all of the factory finish remaining and only a few handling marks.  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, and some even with square knob pistol grips.  This gun is amongst the most desirable of all the different eras of the Superposed.  This is a great upland gun that is balanced to perfection 3/8” forward of the hinge pin and light enough to carry all day afield.  You still have time to take some roosters or waterfowl with this 62 year old Browning!  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 98% Belgium made Superposed from 1959 is really a treasure.  Thanks for looking!

Barrel Length:  28"
Chokes:  .019/ .036  M/F
Bores:  Perfect
Bore Diameter:  .730/ .728
Wall Thickness:  .035/ .033
% Blue:  98% Factory
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  Tight
Sights:  Front silver bead
Action:  Tight, slight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Ejector
Receiver Condition:  99% Factory blue 
Screws:  Excellent
Engraving:  Sharp
Trigger Type:  Single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  Long tang, 96% factory
Stock Type:  Round knob/field; plain figure
LOP:  14 5/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:  14"
DAH:  2 9/16"
DAC:  1 9/16"
Cast:  Heel 1/8"off, Toe 3/16"off
Checkering Condition:  Excellent
Butt Treatment:  Browning, hard rubber
 
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 $90.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

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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

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge