Browning Superposed 20 Gauge - LIGHTNING, 1963, 99% FACTORY CONDITION

General Specs: Browning, Year 1963, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 3oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: 30195V3

The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most notable 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 1976 when production stopped.   This is the Browning Superposed "LIGHTNING" in 20ga., weighing in at 6lbs. 3oz. and choked IC/M, making it a fine gun for sporting clays or upland birds!   This gun, sn30195 V3, was made in 1963 and has excellent factory finish wood with some field marks.  These guns are usually found showing lots of wear on the bottom of the receiver with significant nicks and dings in the wood.  It is a rare find to have one in this great of condition.  Just look at the 99% factory blue barrels, 99% factory blue receiver, condition of wood, excellent screws and checkering, and factory buttplate.  Guns built between 1969 and 1971 were prone to having “saltwood”, and this was built in 1963 before saltwood was an issue.   The Belgium Superposed 20ga. guns have been going up in value in the last year or two, 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.  You have a choice between showing up at the gun club or hunt with a modern gun that everyone else has, or a classic Belgium Browning shotgun that will make you smile every time you pick it up.  Specifications can be seen below, and the photos tell the rest of the story.  Thanks for looking!

Barrel Length:  26 1/2"
Chokes:  .013/.023 Improved Cylinder/Modified
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .611/.613
Wall Thickness:  .038/.040
% Blue:  99% factory blue
Chambers:  3"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  front silver bead

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors, timed
Receiver Condition:  99% factory blue
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  clear, hand engraved
Trigger Type:  single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  99% factory

Type:  round knob long tang/field forend
LOP:  14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 15/16"
DAH:  2 1/4"
DAC:  1 7/16"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  perfect
Butt Treatment:  browning factory buttplate

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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Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 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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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.