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Browning Superposed 20 Ga – 1961, FACTORY 98%, 28” IC/M
$3,495.00
| General Specs: Browning, 1961, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 9oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 15 5/16″, DAH 2 1/2″, DAC 1 5/8″ Serial Number: 22776 The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most brilliant designs. Produced in Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped, The Superposed is well known in the upland world here and abroad. Here we have the venerable Browning Superposed Grade 1 in 20ga. with hard-to-find field chokes. Most of these guns are found with skeet chokes and are less desirable. This gun has the most desirable 28″ barrels factory choked IC/M and 3” Magnum chambers, the perfect upland gun. As you compare this gun to others, keep in mind that the most desirable Superposed guns are the 28” FIELD CHOKED, LONG TANG, ROUND KNOB guns built before 1966. This 6lb. 9oz. gun, sn22776 built in 1961, is all factory original and still retains 98% factory finish on wood and metal…it is an untouched, factory original Browning Superposed Lightning! The stock has the original curved butt with factory horn butt plate intact measuring 14 3/8” LOP. The finish is factory original hand-rubbed varnish with the expected field marks but nothing notable. The barrels are not loose when open and they are tight on the breech face with the lever right of center and the bores are mirror shiny. Most of us know that Guns built after 1966 were prone to salt contamination and rust because Browning cured their stock wood in salt to speed the drying/aging process. The marketplace still has an aversion to the later guns with short tangs, and some even with square knob pistol grips. This is a great upland gun that is balanced perfectly 1/8” ahead of the hinge pin and light enough to carry all day afield. 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. When you combine the high condition, long tang, round knob, and desirable field chokes the value of this gun becomes readily apparent. Priced to sell so don’t let this one get away. THE PERFECT GUN FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF THE UPLAND SEASON. See specifications below. Thanks for looking!
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 28″ Chokes: .011/.018 IC/M as marked Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .612/.611 Wall Thickness: .036/.035 % Blue: 99% factory blue Chambers: 3″ factory Ribs: vent rib; tight Sights: ivory mid, brass front |
| Action |
| Action: tight right of center Ejectors: strong; timed Receiver Condition: action 98% factory blue Screws: excellent Engraving: clear sharp Grade 1 Trigger Type: single selective gold 90% Trigger Guard Color: long tang 75% with tang grey |
| Stock |
| Type: round knob long tang; plain straight grain Euro walnut LOP: 14 5/16″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16″ DAH: 2 1/2″ DAC: 1 5/8″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: excellent Butt Treatment: Factory horn buttplate |
| 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, WI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $100.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns. |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. 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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