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General Specs: Browning, Year 1967, 28 Gauge, 6lbs 12oz
Serial Number: 1655F7
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, production of the Browning Superposed was done in Belgium, running
strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped. The Superposed 28ga. guns are the most sought
after of all the gauges and there were very few made in all production. A total of 270 or so Diana Grade 28ga. guns
were shipped from 1960 to 1977 (the entire production run), only 170 or so were
hunting style guns, and only about 80 or so with 28” barrels. THE DIANA GRADE 28GA. IS A VERY RARE GUN. This fine Diana Grade, sn1655 F7 made in
1968, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED AND RESTOCKED BY ART’S GUN IN MISSOURI,
THE PREMIER BROWNING RESTORATION ARTIST IN THE USA. SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY AS A DIANA GRADE…NOT
AN UPGRADE. NEW WOOD IS SPECTACULAR AND THIS
IS DEFINITIVELY A “NO SALT” GUN. The gun
remains in 100% as new condition without a mark in wood or metal. This is a
grand example of a Browning Diana Grade, with extraordinary wood, desirable
round knob pistol grip, incredible hand cut, deep-carved engraving with deep-relief game scenes double signed by Charles
Servais (one of FN’s top engravers), shaded backgrounds, and wonderful
bank-note style scroll. This gun retains
100% of the factory quality barrel blue and French Grey on the action, 100% of
the gold plating on the triggers, and 100% wood finish with no handling or
“safe” marks. While searching for
your Superposed on the internet, keep in mind that some of the guns shown are
guns that left the factory as Grade 1 guns and were later upgraded to a Diana Grade
by Angelo Bee, Gino Cargnel, or one of the other FN engravers. Others are from the salt years between 1966
and 1972 that haven’t been restocked or certified by a competent source as
“salt free”. None of these later
guns are worth the value of a genuine Diana Grade restored by the nation’s
best. Also, Skeet guns with fat forearms
are all less valuable and hence may appear to be a “cheaper” alternative. Most of the Diana Grade guns being offered
for sale have the less desirable 26” barrels.
Diana Grade guns with 28” barrels choked for chasing upland game bring a
premium value. The gun is like a new gun with a tight action and barrels firm
on the hinge and tight on face. The
bores are excellent and the mechanics function perfectly. This is a gorgeous Diana Grade priced well
under pre-1966 guns and will make a great field gun that will continue to grow
in value as you enjoy its use. Having
been through Art Isaacson’s shop guarantees top quality in all ways. For those who know about the wait time for
restoring a vintage shotgun, it is usually over 1 year to have done. No waiting for this one! This Diana Grade is housed in a period
correct Browning Airways hard case that is in near new condition (a $425 value in
this condition). Time to treat yourself
to one of the most handsome Superposed grades they made…the Diana Grade! Thanks for looking.
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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 $260.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this website. 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.
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