Schwings browning superposed is one of the best gun books that ive ever read and ive read quite a few. Even more uncommon is a gun that changes the way you think about firearms. The superposed shotgun was the first commercially successful overunder shotgun, and john moses brownings last gun. Like its companion, the superlative, classic b25 superposed, todays b15 has. The production of the browning superposed overunder shotgun began in 1931. Browning sold the miroku designed over and under shotgun under the browning name. This stunning shotgun is pictured on page 1 of american engravers iii. In addition, this firearm was manufactured during some of the best years for quality at browning. 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. Brownings last design before his passing, the browning superposed, is a fine overunder shotgun that holds a good deal of collector value.
Discussion in browning superposed shotgun started by vasilis, dec 8, 2014. The browning superposed was the first over and under shotgun design to be produced. One of the standouts was the new 725 citoris in 28 gauge and. Belgian master engraver dany matagne had spent 300 painstaking hours detailing the doves, bobwhite quail and gamble quail with gold. Browning superposed from the 60s value trap shooters forum. Shotgun series the overunder browning superposed shotgun. The secret of the browning superposed shotgun life. Chronicles the history of north americas bestselling over and under gun.
The gun features in ned schwings book, the superposed browning john m. Of course there were a few before the superposed, but it was not a common design at the time. Browning s last legacy by ned schwing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dear technoid, please discuss the browning superposed salt problem and how to detect this defect. The browning superposed became known as an icon of american moxie. Browning s last design before his passing, the browning superposed, is a fine overunder shotgun that holds a good deal of collector value. I have not been able to find any reference to it in the shotgun literature. The superposed was john browning s final design before his passing in 1926. This gun is pictured on page 294 in the browning superposed book by ned schwing. Your browning superposed shotgun represents a piece of a rich history of quality firearms design and. The browning superposed john brownings last legacy 1996 hardback ned schwing. Browning shotguns over unders belgian manufacture for sale and auction.
The superposed was the last product of the worldfamous smallarms designer john m. The barrels are made of demibloc or chopperlump construction, they are durable and they are cheap. The superposed was john brownings final design before his passing in 1926. A collection of books and mainly original browning goods, originally destined for a. It was his last firearm design and a labor of love. Covers some history, different grades, and a serial chart to date your 12 ga. No less an authority than michael mcintosh is one of these experts. The browning superposed shotgun was originally produced in 12 gauge, 28 gauge, and 20 gauge. He conceived it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership.
I thought i would create this thread to see what you guys think about these guns. It has proved to be one of the most successful guns of its kind. I would appreciate it if someone could offer some insight into the difference. You should understand that the overunder configuration was pretty revolutionary for a double shotgun intended for general use. The browning superposed was the first citation needed over and under shotgun design to be produced. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Browning dedicated his life to creating firearms of exceptional. The browning superposed is a book rich in company history and. The superposed shotgun gun digest books guns prices. I know they arent s x s shotguns and i really love s x s shotguns too. Browning s last legacy 97808734503 by schwing, ned and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Buy browning superposed shotguns for sale at auction.
Browning influenced nearly all categories of firearms design. Hello i have an old superposed and i want to replace the forend because it. Included are seventyeight clear and concise tables and charts analyzing the browning superposed by year from 1931 to 1984. Manufacturers browning shotguns superposed parts list. Beautiful browning superposed shotgun by an excellent engraver. Like most john browning guns it is a complicated design. The glowing reputation of the superposed rapidly spread long before the internet and cell phones. In the 1960s classifications were changed to grade 1 and postwar epithets of pigeon, pointer, diana and midas. Aug 16, 2014 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. Browning superposed model identifying browning owners. Browning superposed the browning superposed was last firearm to be designed by john browning and one of the first overunder shotgun designs to be commercially produced.
Gun cases provide a great option for easy storage and protection for all guns and firearms. Very rare browning pointer grade 3 magnum superposed shotgun engraved by marechal. Interesting and beautiful, it provides an extraordinary amount of historical and technical detail, along with extensive highquality photography documenting hundreds of wood and engraving patterns. There are a number of different variations and grades of the. Browning grade 1 superposed 20ga ou shotgun for sale. Browning probably val browning seems to have coined the term superposed for describing its overunder shotgun. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production through the browning international custom shop. Ned schwing offers serial numbers, sales figures, and total number sold by gauge with rare photos and official company records. What is a browning superposed 2028410 shotgun worth. 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.
Through official sales records of the superposed, learn how they were made and sold by gauge, model, grade, barrel length, and more. 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. Oct 11, 2014 what is a browning superposed 2028410 shotgun worth. The entire gun is hand fitted by true craftsman with great care to make each component fit perfectly. Jul 31, 2016 skeet men final 2018 issf world championship in changwon kor duration. The shotgun stood upright in a museumquality case, halogen lamps kindling the mystique of the prodigal son. Dec 08, 2014 it was made in belgium in 1973 as a lower cost alternative to the b25 superposed, as costs begin to rise for the superposed. I think for the money you would be hard put to find a better shotgun.
Buy a browning shotguns over unders belgian manufacture online. Standard grade i, pigeon grade, diana grade, and midas grade. I have long admired the belgian browning superposed, but from a distance. Bill dear bill, the best discussion of the browning salt wood issue is in ned schwings browning superposed book krause press, 1996. Dear bill, the best discussion of the browning salt wood issue is in ned schwings browning superposed book krause press, 1996. Fs book, the browning superposed, john m brownings last legacy, by ned schwing.
Originally manufactured in 1966 and subsequently masterfully embellished by firearms engravers guild of america master engraver richard hambrook. Browning specializes in the production of guns and firearm accessories, and they offer many types of gun cases, including those for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Skeet men final 2018 issf world championship in changwon kor duration. The browning superposed was the first overand undershotgun that was successful. The browning superposed in front of us was a oneofakind called golden days. Double gun shotguns side by side shotguns, and over under shotguns including drillings, double barreled rifles, sxs double rifles, combination guns.
Ned schwing offers serial numbers, sales figures, and total number. When everyone started making ous the browning locking system was heavier and the receiver is bigger but closed like a vault and the berettas and even the win. Browning superposed, browning superposed serial numbers. The superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and overunder design. Weighing in at six and a half pounds and featuring fr. Your revolver is a model 193 and i did find some information listed in the standard catalog of smith and wesson firearms. Browning superposed project gutenberg selfpublishing. Custom engraving to the limit of your bank account. The browning superposed was last firearm to be designed by john browning and one of the first overunder shotgun designs to be commercially produced. Dec 09, 2017 the superposed is kind of heavy for an ou and in spite of that kicks more noticeably than say a winchester 101. The browning superposed broadway shotgun is a variant of the. But, i have to tell you, i love browning superposed too. The browning superposed was the first overand under shotgun that was successful. Sold, book, the browning superposed by ned schwing trap.
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. Jun 19, 20 american and european sales of the belgiummade superposed were strong during the 1950s and early 60s. Too bad neds schwing superposed book is a bit shallow technically, focusing rather on engraving, flashy versions. The citori is the direct descendant of the john browning designed superposed, and the 725 is the newest addition. Browning shotguns over unders belgian manufacture local deals. Browning superposed shotguns are manufactured in belgium by fabrique. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owners manual. Browning site indicates the gun was manufactured in 1952 in belgium. May 22, 20 please discuss the browning superposed salt problem and how to detect this defect.
But soon browning management recognized, that more than a threat, it was a huge opportunity. Browning superposed book by ned schwing the doublegun. 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. The browning superposed was one of the first over and under shotgun designs to be produced. According to the schwing book, from 19641977, total north american sales for the diana grade in all gauges were 5,129, or 366 per year on average. Outstanding floral scroll engraving on the very rare sculpted receiver with rose bouquets by master. American rifleman a look back at the browning superposed. Buy browning superposed shotguns for sale at auction invaluable. Browning superposed john brownings by ned schwing abebooks. Value of browning superposed the firearms forum the. The superposed is kind of heavy for an ou and in spite of that kicks more noticeably than say a winchester 101.
It is in excellent condition with original case and paperwork answered by a verified firearms expert. John browning apparently began designing the superposed overunder shotgun in 1922. This limitededition book will feature a branded leather cover, premiumgrade paper, stunning design, and over 650 photographs that visually walk you through the history of the browning superposed shotgun. John browning had envisioned it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership and was designed to be the first over under shotgun that was affordable to the general population. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. This fact, combined with an excellent price point, helped mirokus lookalike, over and under shotgun gain recognition on the world firearms market. Brownings last legacy by ned schwing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browning superposed overunder the box magazinefed shotgun quandary the superposed was introduced commercially, in 1931, to the united states sporting market in four grades. You order it with a stock that is custom fitted to your exact measurements. A brief history of browning and the legendary miroku factory. Good condition answered by a verified firearms expert. What makes the browning superposed a collectible item. The superposed shotgun was the first commercially successful overunder shotgun, and john moses browning s last gun. Browning superposed book by ned schwing the doublegun bbs.
Makes you see why the diana grade sold well during the 1960s. An incredible little over under with fixed improved cylinder and modified chokes. Issf international shooting sport federation 242,290 views. Forums shotguns browning superposed shotgun browning superposed model identifying. Makers darne, merkel, arrieta, beretta, browning, holland, purdey, richards, bernardelli, parker, fox, lc smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle. Find browning superposed parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. Since john browning intended the superposed as an affordable everymans shotgun, it cast a wide net among sportsmen. The browning superposed proved to be an incredibly popular firearm and was relatively affordable for the working class. This exceptional engraved superposed features added side plates with highly.
A look back at the browning superposed browning shotguns browning superposed browning superposed shotgun. Unique, original design features of the superposed are the single underbolt, the foreend which. I am considering a purchase, but i am uncertain about the various grade options. Item g431 original superposed onionskincolor envelope with instruction book. Rarely has one gun changed the face of the firearms industry. I have a friend that would like to sell an inherited 1956 12 ga. Browning collectors association the best resource for browning. Apr 23, 2007 the b25 superposed is a handmade custom shotgun.
Masterpieces in metal by american engraving artisans by c. Browning, and its manufacture was just beginning at the time of brownings death in 1926. Funkenengraved browning shotgun sold by holts militaria history. It used new and different manufacturing techniques to simplify production time and cost, but was not liked by the americans so browning dropped it from production after a few years. The superposed is a robust shotgun, noted for its reliability, as well as its heft. On the short term the new mirokumade charles daly shotguns presented a threat to the browning superposed and browning in general. Browning exhibition made in 1972, d5 style engraving pattern. Browning had a number of new products at shot show this year. The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your browning superposed. Nov 10, 2010 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. A new introduction by browning superposed shotgun collector jim hendricks.
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