The serial number prefix doesnt sound at all right for an fn made browning superposed. John browning apparently began designing the superposed overunder shotgun in 1922. Shells 2 34 on one side of the barrel, and patents 22033782233861 and made in belgium on the other side. Browning s last design before his passing, the browning superposed, is a fine overunder shotgun that holds a good deal of collector value. Choose from our collection of browning shotgun barrels when you want to replace a wornout barrel, acquire an extra barrel for a different type of hunting, or upgrade your firearm with new features. The citori is the direct descendant of the john browning designed superposed, and the 725 is the newest addition. If you think of a gun as nothing but a tool, then the 870 is the greatest shotgun ever made. The superposed was john browning s final design before his passing in 1926. Values for browning superposed grade v ou shotgun 12 gauge 30 vent rib barrels choked fullmodified heavily engraved receiver with pheasants and ducks signed funken to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. The browning superposed was one of the earliest overandunder shotguns ever designed. It is the gun that works, and if it doesnt, it disassembles to the molecular level in a few minutes. One of the standouts was the new 725 citoris in 28 gauge and.
Buck, i have noted in a few expert shotgun books and articles a theory that browning superposed type overunders are inferior or at least not as strong an action as italian overunders based upon the boss style, trunion rotating actions. Value of browning superposed the firearms forum the. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. Browning exhibition superposed broadway trap, 12 gauge over. Browning superposed midas grade chambered for 410 ga shells with 28 inch barrels bright bore and fixed skeet chokes a 14 12 inch lop and a browning hardcase. The secret of the browning superposed shotgun life. All of this comes from the best book on the browning. Value performance look to rate click on each set of starts. See what salt wood did to this browning superposed. The browning superposed shotgun was originally produced in 12 gauge, 28 gauge, and 20 gauge. Browning exhibition superposed, broadway trap, 12 gauge.
This is a browning superposed 20 with 26 12 inch improved cylinder and skeet choke barrels. It has proved to be one of the most successful guns of its kind. And todays brilliant browning shotguns are derivative of all the great inventiveness of our founder. I believe your browning to be a standard grade 1 12ga shotgun and the manufacture year you listed is in line with what the blue book shows. You can probably still get it from through our sr shotgun book portal. Buy browning superposed shotguns for sale at auction. Ned schwings the browning superposed, krause, 1996.
He conceived it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership. I have long admired the belgian browning superposed, but from a distance. Has 28 improved modifiedimproved cylinder barrels and engraved silver receiver. Price guide for browning double barrel superposed ou. When i bought it it had a 17 lop,and i had this changed by a gunsmith to a 14 14 lop, and had the stock and fore arm refinished with an oil finish. Everything on the gun appears original and all the seriel numbers match. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that browning had already made a model of this design in the 1880s. I am new to this forums thing so i hope i am doing it right. Unique, original design features of the superposed are the single underbolt, the foreend which remains attached to the barrels when. Ive been in the market for a new shotgun lately and have been looking at various autoloaders and also was considering a beretta 686 or similar ou as well.
The superposed shotgun was the first commercially successful overunder shotgun, and john moses brownings last gun. Values for browning double barrel superposed ou shotgun, presentation grade 1 with gold inlays, 12 gauge skeetskeet choked plus kolar. It appears to be a 1959 based on the seriel number of 72907. I made the mistake of picking up an old browning superposed at a local shop today. The key values in the browning family of overandunder guns for field and target are sturdiness, efficiency, elegance and impeccable technical features. There are a number of different variations and grades of the. The browning superposed proved to be an incredibly popular firearm and was relatively affordable for the working class. Browning had a number of new products at shot show this year.
The superposed is a robust shotgun, noted for its reliability, as well as its heft. While the weapon was not produced until 1931, it was patented in. No less an authority than michael mcintosh is one of these experts. Volume i view the gallery gun photography201886 browning exhibition. The entire gun is hand fitted by true craftsman with great care to make each component fit perfectly. Should i have it redone or will it affect the value. The browning auto5 shotguns is the first book ever to cover the history, model variations, accessories and production dates of the legendary browning auto5 shotgun. These barrels are ideal for hunting small game and waterfowl, trap shooting and skeet shooting.
Browning over under shotgun the firearms forum the. American rifleman a look back at the browning superposed. The pleasure of owning a browning shotgun is derived partly by legendary traditions of excellence started by john moses browning a century and a half ago. Browning belgium shotguns ou superposed midas for sale. Find browning superposed parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. If you love the superposed as i do, you simply must have this book. Volume i is a musthave for any fine gun enthusiast looking to add a new addition to their bookshelf.
The browning superposed was the first citation needed over and under shotgun design to be produced. This ou is a 20g browning superposed lightning from 1968 prime saltwood time. Each gauge has a seperate serial number series after 1949. Known for being one of the the first over and under shotguns on the market as well as the final firearm to be designed john browning, the superposed was highly innovative at its release and built to a standard that sets it apart even today. Buy browning superposed shotgun, butt stock, 12 gauge, fklt blemished factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the. I inherited a browning over under shotgun from my grandfather. Browning brand shotgun barrels on sale up to 10% off. I have a 1951 browning superposed that has had probably over a million rounds shot through it.
Shotgun series the overunder browning superposed shotgun duration. You order it with a stock that is custom fitted to your exact measurements. The finish of the wood is not in the best of condition. I have a 1952 browning superposed 12 gauge shotgun. A look back at the browning superposed browning shotguns browning superposed browning superposed shotgun. There is no substitute for genuine browning shotgun barrels and gun parts. This is a browning superposed 12 with 28 inch modified.
The original automatic 5 shotgun established a standard that was never truly supplanted. What to look for in a 1950s and 60s browning superposed can screw in chokes be installed and it that wise. The browning superposed was the first over and under shotgun design to be produced. I would appreciate it if someone could offer some insight into the difference between. Best regards, bruce buck the technoid writing for shotgun report, llc often in.
The superposed was the last product of the worldfamous smallarms designer john m. Browning also reasoned the superposed would be one of the last firearms regulated out of existence but instead of modern day gun grabbers, browning was more concerned by conservationists of the day who referred to brownings other design, the widely popular auto5 as game exterminators as mentioned in ned schwings book, the. Browning grade iv superposed, 20 gauge over under shotgun. Year of manufacture on preworld war ii production is. Browning also reasoned the superposed would be one of the last firearms regulated out of existence but instead of modern day gun grabbers, browning was more concerned by conservationists of the day who referred to browning s other design, the widely popular auto5 as game exterminators as mentioned in ned schwings book, the. Browning site indicates the gun was manufactured in 1952 in belgium. Brownells is your source for browning superposed parts at brownells.
I am considering a purchase, but i am uncertain about the various grade options. Browning, and its manufacture was just beginning at the time of brownings death in 1926. The superposed served as the cornerstone for brownings ultimate reputation for affordable, reliable and quality shotguns while claiming for itself a chapter in the. I have gone to the browning website, but cant find my gun under their date my gun section. The singlenonselective trigger was an option on pre ww2 superposed i. Like most john browning guns it is a complicated design. Custom engraving to the limit of your bank account. Browning collectors association the best resource for. Brownings problems with salt wood is a story that has been told many times you can read all about it here.
Brownings last legacy 97808734503 by schwing, ned and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It was his last firearm design and a labor of love. It came with 2 sets of barrellmod and full ans skeet skeet. Discussion in browning superposed shotgun started by don padgett, aug 5, 2016. The superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and overunder design. The browning superposed was the first overand undershotgun that was successful. Superposed discontinued grade i, diana, midas, presentation superposed introduced. Forums shotguns browning superposed shotgun worn out superposed. Full text of browning superposed see other formats superpos. All parts listed in this category are specific to the browning superposed shotgun unless otherwise noted.
On the pic below you see what this salt wood did to guns. Browning belgium shotguns over under, side by side, double automatic, ou superposed, ou superposed diana, ou superposed exhibition, ou superposed midas, ou superposed pigeon, ou superposed pointer, ou superposed presentation, a5, semi. I am trying to identify the following and possible value. Browning exhibition superposed broadway trap, 12 gauge. Browning superposed shotgun, butt stock, 12 gauge, fklt. What makes the browning superposed a collectible item.
No matter whether you are a hunter or a targetshooter, you will be spoilt for choice when looking for the model that really suits you. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Buy browning superposed shotguns for sale at auction invaluable. I just purchased a browning superposed at an estate sale.
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