Browning Superposed Lightning 30″ 12 GA 2.75″ O/U FULL/MOD Shotgun C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,292.00

LSB#: LSB251109DC132

Make: Browning

Model: Superposed Lightning 

Serial Number: 20831 S70, all serialized parts match. 

Year of Manufacture: 1970 (

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ Shells

Action Type:  Over/Under, Top Break Shotgun w/ Ejectors, and Single selective inertial trigger.    

Barrel Length: 30″ Vented Rib.  

Choke: Fixed Full over Modified. 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a large white bead. There is a smaller white mid bead. The rib has checkering for glare reduction. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two-piece checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered wide tapered forend with full finger shelf, and a Browning butt pad. The LOP measures 14.75″ from the trigger to the rear of the butt pad. The drop at comb is 1.5″ and the drop at heel is 1.5″. The shotgun weighs 7lbs 15OZ. The wood shows a few barely visible scattered marks. The most notable issues are visible rub wear on the cheeks of the stock in the high gloss finish, discoloration in the gloss on the top of the wrist and some white discoloration in the finish on the left side nose of the forend. There are no chips or cracks. The butt pad is very soft and pliable showing only barely visible wear. The right side of the wrist has a small section of flattened checkering. Overall the wood is in about Fine+ condition.  

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The smooth bores are mirror bright showing only minimal lines and no erosion. There is very minor visible plastic fouling in the forcing cones mainly in the bottom barrel. The bores are very clean and rate 9.75/10.      

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the bottom barrel where the handguard rubs, also where the safety rubs on the tang, and the face of the trigger. The right side of the lower barrel towards the muzzle shows a small rub mark. The rear of the upper barrel on the left side has a small patch of surface rust forming. There is no evidence of salt wood. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine+-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The shotgun features a single selective trigger. The forend is the Browning Non removable style forend. 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: This shotgun includes a Gun Guard case with foam.  

Our Assessment: This 1970 Browning Superposed Lightning is a beautifully crafted Belgian over/under shotgun designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by FN Herstal. This model features 30 inch barrels chambered in 12 gauge, with fixed Full over Modified chokes, making it well-suited for trap, sporting clays, or upland and waterfowl hunting. The checkered walnut furniture adds a classic, elegant touch, enhancing both aesthetics and grip.

This shotgun is equipped with a single selective inertial trigger, which uses recoil energy to reset for the second shot, providing a crisp and reliable trigger pull. The Superposed Lightning variant is known for its lighter weight compared to the standard Superposed, making it more responsive and balanced. The FN craftsmanship of this era is highly regarded, with hand-fitted components ensuring durability and smooth operation. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.