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

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

Browning Superposed 12 Gauge – SUPERLIGHT, RARE, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1968, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, Chokes IC/M
Serial Number: 83931 S8

The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most prolific 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 regular production stopped. In 1967 Browning introduced the Superposed "SUPERLIGHT" in the 12ga. and finally was born a true upland bird gun. Available only in the Grade 1 until 1971 when all the engraving patterns were catalogued, the Superlight was an instant success amongst upland hunters. A typical Browning Lightning 12ga. weighed about 7 1/4lbs. At 6lbs. 7oz. and balanced perfectly between the hands, this 12 bore Superlight is over 3/4lb. lighter! This is a dynamic upland bird gun, with its straight hand stock, rounded frame, and slim field style forend that can be carried all day without fatigue. This gun, sn83931 S8 built in 1968, is in as new restored condition with no visible wear on the gun. The 26 1/2" IC/M choked barrels have perfect bores and are tight as new on the hinge pin and breach face. The wood is lightly figured with no cracks or repairs, perfect checkering and wood to metal fit, superb finish and a 14 3/8” LOP to factory butt plate. They only produced 4500 or so 12ga. Superposed Superlight guns during the entire production run at the FN plant, compared to over 260,000 total Superposed produced from 1931 to 1977, so it is not a common gun, especially one found in the same configuration as shipped from the factory with no pad added or choke alterations and still in gorgeous condition. Highly desired by upland hunters that are in the know, it is rare to even find a nice one for sale. There are few Over/Under 12ga. shotguns that weigh under 7lbs. let alone under 6 1/2lbs. This gun will work equally well on the sporting clays course as well. See below for the specifications of the gun. The Browning Superposed Superlight 12ga. guns have been going up in value in the last few years, 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. Thanks for looking!

BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26 1/2"
Chokes:  IC/M (.011/.021)
Bores:  Perfect
Bore Diameter:  .727/.730
% Blue:  99% Factory
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  Vent Rib

ACTION
Case Color: 99% Factory 
Screws:  Excellent
Trigger Type: Single Select Trigger 
Trigger Guard Color:  99% Factory

STOCK
Type:  English Stock with Field Style Forend
LOP:  14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  14"
Checkering Condition:  Superb
Butt Treatment:  Factory Plate

There are more photos upon request.  We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun.  Call us for full details.  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.  I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

PAYMENT AND SHIPPING
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $60.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith 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