FN Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Engraved 12 Ga Over Under Shotgun, C&R
SOLD FOR: $3326
LSB#: 210715MC07
Make: FN Browning
Model: Superposed Pigeon Grade Engraving
Serial Number: 34769S5
Year of Manufacture: 1965 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/superposed-shotgun.html)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4? Shells
Action Type: Over / Under, Top Break Shotgun with Ejectors & Single Selective Trigger
Markings: The left of the top barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The right of the top barrel is marked “KERR’S” and “SPECIAL STEEL – 12 GA. – SHELLS 2 ¾” / PATENTS No 2,203,378 – 2,233,861”. Concealed by the forend when assembled, the left of each barrel is marked with crowned “E / LG / *” in an oval, “* / L” inspector’s mark, and “12-70” in an oval, the right of each barrel is marked “18.3” and with a Belgian proof. At the breech on the left, the top and bottom barrel are marked “*”, the bottom-left of the monoblock is marked “34769 S5 / S 2”. The right of the forend latch is marked “34769S”, the spring-loaded finger piece is marked “34769S”. The top tang is marked “34769 S5”, the water table is marked with a Belgian proof and an inspector’s mark. The receiver has Pigeon Grade engraving. There is a brass inlay in the belly with the initials “AMM”.
The 28” barrel has all the same markings except: the left sides of the barrels at the breech are marked “**” and the left side of the monoblock is marked “34769 S5 / S 1”.
Barrel Length: 28” & 30”, Vent-Rib
Choke: The 28” barrel is Modified over Modified, the 30” is Full over Full; Both are fixed.
Sights / Optics: On each barrel, there is a silver bead at the front of the rib and a smaller white plastic alignment bead mid-barrel. The rib is finely checkered for glare reduction.
Weight: 7 lb., 5.5 oz. with the 28” barrel; 7 lb., 13.5 oz. with the 30” barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with round bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and brown rubber Kick-Eez buttpad. There are scattered draglines, nicks, and compressions throughout, the most noticeable are on the sides of the buttstock. The checkering shows a few minor compressions but is generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8” & 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and wood, respectively. The pad has some edge wear. The drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8″, drop at heel 2 1/8″. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Fine condition.
The forearm of the 28” barrel shows similar imperfections.
Type of Finish: Blue & French Grey
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright on both barrels with no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning slightly on the muzzles. There are some light spots of frost on the receiver and marks on the trigger guard. Both barrels show thinning on the bottom of the bottom barrel from contact with the forearm. There are a few scattered light marks and light scuffs that have faintly thinned the finish on the barrels. The markings are clear. The screwheads are sharp and the pinheads are sharp. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The shotgun features a single selective trigger. There is zero movement between the barrels and frame. The safety does NOT set automatically when the action is opened but functions properly when manually set. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is an original Browning luggage case, a wood spacer, and a manual. There is a chip in the wood spacer (see photos).
Our Assessment: After the death of John Browning, his son Val would complete an over under shotgun with a single selective trigger and ejectors; the Superposed was introduced in 1931, it was an instant success; the factory did not produce any of these shotguns during WWII but just after the war ended, the factory came roaring back to life, creating some of their best product to date. This is a post-war FN produced 12 Gauge in 1965, in about Fine condition, showing tight metal and wood fit and sporting Pigeon Grade engraving. Retaining about 92% of its metal finish, the action is still spot on and the trigger is crisp. The additional barrels give you shooting options. Please see our photos and good luck!