Pre-War Browning Superposed 12 GA 30″ F/M Over Under Shotgun MFD 1931 C&R

SOLD FOR: $3237

LSB#: 230523RO008

Make: FN, In Belgium, for Browning.

Model: Pre-War Superposed

Serial Number: 1845

Year of Manufacture: 1931 (The Browning Superposed – Ned Schwing)

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells

Action Type: Over / Under, Top Break Shotgun with Ejectors & Dual Triggers. The triggers are “Single Double” the triggers will fire both barrels and are inertially operated, the barrel that fires first is selected by which trigger you pull.

Barrel Length: 30”, Solid Rib

Choke: Full over Modified, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metal bead set on the solid rib at the muzzle. The rib has a checkered pattern for glare reduction.

Weight: 7 lb., 13 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and an aftermarket buttpad. There is a large crack on the right side of the forend at the rear. There are a few areas of pooled finish on the forend. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, compressions, and a few light scrapes. The checkering is mostly strong and well defined. The LOP measures 14 5/8” and 13 5/8″ from the front of the triggers to the back of the pad. The LOP is 13 5/8″ and 12 5/8″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the wood. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2?, drop at heel 2 1/8?. The cast is neutral. The KickEez has standard wear from normal use. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright and there is no erosion. In my opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is finish loss on the edges. There are some scattered areas of mottled thinning and finish loss. There are some scattered little nicks and scratches. There are some spots of minor oxidation. There are some areas of wear on the barrel set from the forend. There are some scattered small spots of minor scabbing. There are a few little nicks and minor dings. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The triggers are “Single Double” the triggers will fire both barrels and are inertially operated, the barrel that fires first is selected by which trigger you pull. The action functions correctly including the ejectors. 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 a soft case.

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 pre-war FN produced 12 Gauge Superposed from 1931, in about Very Good condition, retaining about 80% of its metal finish. There is some wear to the metal and wood but the action is still spot on and the triggers are crisp. While Val’s SST is still known as one of the most reliable and ingenious of its kind, this is one of the very early dual trigger models. The action is still tight and the bores are great, this will be a great shooter or addition to your collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
-Red