Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this masterclass Belgian over/under sporting shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is a vintage Belgian Browning Superposed.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Superposed
Serial: 44915
Model: Superposed
Serial: 44915
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Gauge / Chamber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Shells
Finish: Original Factory High-Luster Gloss Blued Steel w/ Hand-Chased Foliate Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 28" Special Steel Over/Under Barrels w/ Factory Ventilated Rib
Optics/Sights: Front Metal Bead Sight on Ventilated Rib
Stock/Grips: Highly Figured Select French Walnut Stock w/ Fine Cut Checkering, Flared Pistol Grip, Ventilated Browning Recoil Pad & Checkered Walnut Target Forend
Action: Boxlock Over/Under Break-Action Shotgun w/ Single Selective Mechanical Gold-Plated Trigger, Tang Safety / Barrel Selector & Automatic Ejectors
Markings: Top barrel left stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI / SPECIAL STEEL - 12 GA. - SHELLS 2 3/4\""; top barrel right stamped "PATENTS No 2,205,378 - 2,233,861 / MADE IN BELGIUM"; receiver underside roll-marked "BROWNING" within an engraved floral frame; top tang and forend metal stamped matching serial "44915"; barrel flats stamped Belgian FN proofs and choke designations; gold-plated trigger shoe.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
As the final mechanical masterpiece designed by John Moses Browning, the Browning Superposed represents a towering achievement in sporting arms history and remains the gold standard of over/under shotgun architecture. Hand-built and hand-fitted by the legendary artisans of Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium, the Superposed was engineered for exceptional balance, effortless swing dynamics, and unbreakable forged-steel strength. This 1955-manufactured Grade I model exhibits the quintessential post-war Belgian fit and finish, featuring delicate hand-chased floral scroll engraving on the deep blued receiver, a gold-plated single selective trigger, and automatic ejectors. Configured with long 30-inch ventilated rib barrels choked Full over Improved Modified, this Superposed is an absolute dream for trap, live-pigeon shooting, and pass-shooting waterfowl or late-season upland game. Stocked in rich French walnut with hand-cut checkering, this mid-century Belgian classic is an enduring heirloom of sporting perfection.
This specific example is an authentic Belgian-manufactured Browning Superposed Grade I chambered in 12 Gauge (2 3/4" shells), bearing matching serial number 44915 on the receiver and barrel/forend assembly. It features the 30-inch ventilated rib barrels, fixed Full/Improved Modified chokes, gold trigger, and checkered French walnut stocks. The factory-original blued finish remains very attractive and well preserved throughout, showing deep mirror reflections on the receiver flats and barrel tubes, sharp, crisp engraving, and only minor high-edge holster and carry wear on the bottom frame edges. The French walnut buttstock and forend display rich fiddleback and mineral grain, tight wood-to-metal fit, and clean checkering, showing light, honest surface impressions and a minor, stable hairline grain check near the forend iron consistent with age.
Gauge / Chamber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Shells
Finish: Original Factory High-Luster Gloss Blued Steel w/ Hand-Chased Foliate Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 28" Special Steel Over/Under Barrels w/ Factory Ventilated Rib
Optics/Sights: Front Metal Bead Sight on Ventilated Rib
Stock/Grips: Highly Figured Select French Walnut Stock w/ Fine Cut Checkering, Flared Pistol Grip, Ventilated Browning Recoil Pad & Checkered Walnut Target Forend
Action: Boxlock Over/Under Break-Action Shotgun w/ Single Selective Mechanical Gold-Plated Trigger, Tang Safety / Barrel Selector & Automatic Ejectors
Markings: Top barrel left stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI / SPECIAL STEEL - 12 GA. - SHELLS 2 3/4\""; top barrel right stamped "PATENTS No 2,205,378 - 2,233,861 / MADE IN BELGIUM"; receiver underside roll-marked "BROWNING" within an engraved floral frame; top tang and forend metal stamped matching serial "44915"; barrel flats stamped Belgian FN proofs and choke designations; gold-plated trigger shoe.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
As the final mechanical masterpiece designed by John Moses Browning, the Browning Superposed represents a towering achievement in sporting arms history and remains the gold standard of over/under shotgun architecture. Hand-built and hand-fitted by the legendary artisans of Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium, the Superposed was engineered for exceptional balance, effortless swing dynamics, and unbreakable forged-steel strength. This 1955-manufactured Grade I model exhibits the quintessential post-war Belgian fit and finish, featuring delicate hand-chased floral scroll engraving on the deep blued receiver, a gold-plated single selective trigger, and automatic ejectors. Configured with long 30-inch ventilated rib barrels choked Full over Improved Modified, this Superposed is an absolute dream for trap, live-pigeon shooting, and pass-shooting waterfowl or late-season upland game. Stocked in rich French walnut with hand-cut checkering, this mid-century Belgian classic is an enduring heirloom of sporting perfection.
This specific example is an authentic Belgian-manufactured Browning Superposed Grade I chambered in 12 Gauge (2 3/4" shells), bearing matching serial number 44915 on the receiver and barrel/forend assembly. It features the 30-inch ventilated rib barrels, fixed Full/Improved Modified chokes, gold trigger, and checkered French walnut stocks. The factory-original blued finish remains very attractive and well preserved throughout, showing deep mirror reflections on the receiver flats and barrel tubes, sharp, crisp engraving, and only minor high-edge holster and carry wear on the bottom frame edges. The French walnut buttstock and forend display rich fiddleback and mineral grain, tight wood-to-metal fit, and clean checkering, showing light, honest surface impressions and a minor, stable hairline grain check near the forend iron consistent with age.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1219074930 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-11-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
630 |
