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General Specs: Browning, Year 1966, .410, 6lb 9oz Chokes SK/SK, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 1/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 1553J6
The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under
shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most brilliant designs. Production of the Browning Superposed was
done in Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional
production stopped. Browning did not
introduce the Superposed in the .410 bore until 1960. From 1960 to 1966 there were a total of
only 1277 .410 guns made with the precious long tang round knob pistol grip
stock IN ALL GRADES, so you can see why they are so hard to find. LESS THAN 400 WERE PRODUCED AS FIELD GUNS
WITH THE FIELD STYLE FOREND. MOST WERE
MADE AS THE LESS DESIRABLE SKEET GUN WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND. THIS IS A RARE GUN! Most of the .410 bore guns you do find
are salt wood guns produced with the short trigger guard tang and either round
knob or square knob stocks late in 1966 through 1972, have cut stocks, recoil
pads, less desirable 26” barrels, guns with lots of wear, or guns that have
been refinished. This gun, sn1553 J6
made in early 1966, is in AS NEW CONDITION WITH 100% FACTORY BLUE AND WOOD FINISH. The buttstock has the factory buttplate with
slight curve to the butt. The barrels are tight like a new gun on face and
hinge…the gun has barely been shot. The
wood has virtually all the original factory finish without a single mark
anywhere and is nicely figured French walnut.
The barrels are the desirable 28” choked SKEET 1 AND SKEET 2, the
ultimate quail, grouse, woodcock, and preserve pheasant gun. It is just at home on the skeet range and
clays course as it is in the field. The round knob Prince of Wales style grip
with the long tang trigger guard is by far the most sought-after version of
this Superposed, as late in 1966 they changed to the short tang and had the
infamous saltwood problems that do not exist in this gun. The screws are perfect, and the trigger
retains 100% gold finish. This is a
premium, hard to find gun unaltered since it left the factory. They don't get any better, and these little
.410 bore Superposed guns keep going up in value and make a great investment as
you enjoy its use. The Superposed was a
true hand-fitted, hand engraved, hand checkered, finely made European shotgun
that has earned its place in history as the most successful over/under in the
20th century. Don't miss out on this one
as it is priced to sell. Thanks for
looking!
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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 us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us, at jay@vfiguns.com or sales@vfiguns.com. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
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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 CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $190.00 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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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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