Browning Superposed
The Browning Superposed was a Belgian-produced over-and-under shotgun introduced to the United States two years after the start of the Great Depression, in 1931. Despite its original high cost, it was regarded as a fine and valuable weapon by both shooting competitors and hunters. The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design.
Browning Superposed
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This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but Browning had patents on the design long before that, as far back as 1923.
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• Name — Browning Superposed • Origin — United States Belgium • Type — Shotgun • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — John Browning Val A. Browning • Design Date — 1922–1931 • Manufacturer — Browning Arms Co. Fabrique Nationale • Production Date — 1931–1940 1948–1960 • Part Length — 20 in, 26 in, 28 in, 30 in • Caliber — 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and.410 bore • Action — Boxlock
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It was the last firearm to be designed by John Browning. After Browning's death, the design work was completed by his son Val A. Browning. Original production dates were 1931–1940. Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas. Post World War II production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes.
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- 1.Field & Stream. February 2005.
- 2.Sadowski, Robert A. 50 Guns That Changed the World: Iconic Firearms That Altered the Course of History. Simon and Schuster. 2015-09-15. 978-1-63450-463-8.
- 3.Haskew, Michael E. Rifles & Muskets: From 1450 to the present day. Amber Books Ltd. 2017-04-20. 978-1-78274-268-5.
- 4.Hawks, Chuck. "Browning Superposed Shotguns", chuckhawks.com
- 5.Superposed Shotgun dates and serial numbers on browning.com
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