Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this highly desirable over/under shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning Superposed Pointer Grade!
What truly sets the Superposed Pointer Grade apart from other Browning Superposed shotguns is its rarity. The gun was only produced for a limited time from the late 1920s to the early 1950s. Only a small number were ever made and are to find in the open market. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a true piece of American history. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a testament to his genius of John Moses Browning.
This example features beautiful engravings made by Master Engraver Alphonse Marechal and features his engraved signature on both sides of the receiver!
What truly sets the Superposed Pointer Grade apart from other Browning Superposed shotguns is its rarity. The gun was only produced for a limited time from the late 1920s to the early 1950s. Only a small number were ever made and are to find in the open market. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a true piece of American history. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a testament to his genius of John Moses Browning.
This example features beautiful engravings made by Master Engraver Alphonse Marechal and features his engraved signature on both sides of the receiver!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Superposed Pointer Grade
Serial: 89364
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue Barrel with Silver Grey Receiver
Barrel Length: 28" Vent Ribbed with Full (Top) & Improved Cylinder (Bottom) Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid Beads
Stock/Grips: Select Checkered Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over/Under
Markings: Standard / The receiver features full coverage game scene and scroll engraving with detailed scenes of dogs retrieving game birds with a pheasant scene on the right and a duck scene on the left. The balance is covered in fine, tight, flowing scroll with smaller bird scenes of quail and pheasant on the underside of the receiver, and trigger guard respectively. Both sides of the receiver are signed "A.MARECHAL".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In addition to its performance, the Browning Superposed was also known for its durability and reliability. It was built to last, and many Superposed shotguns are still in use today. This is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into the design and production of the Superposed.
The Browning Superposed was also significant because it was one of the first shotguns to feature interchangeable barrels. This allowed shooters to quickly and easily switch out barrels for different gauges or lengths, depending on the type of shooting they were doing. This made the Superposed a versatile and adaptable shotgun that could be used for a wide range of shooting activities.
Out of the many variants of the Browning Superposed line of shotguns, the Pointer Grade is one of the most coveted over under shotguns by collectors. In terms of performance, the Superposed Pointer Grade is a standout firearm. The Superposed Pointer Grade earned a legendary reputation for its smooth trigger pull and easy handling.
But what truly sets the Superposed Pointer Grade apart from other Browning Superposed shotguns is its rarity. The gun was only produced for a limited time from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. Only a small number were ever made and are to find in the open market. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a true piece of American history. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a testament to his genius of John Moses Browning.
This Browning Superposed Pointer Grade shotgun is chambered in 12 gauge. It has beautiful engravings made by Master Engraver Alphonse Marechal and features his engraved signature. A. Marechal was one of Browning's Master engravers in the 1950's & 1960's. It is fitted with sought after features of a 28" vent rib barrel with F/IC choke bores, round knob grip, gold trigger, and long tang trigger guard.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Browning Traditional auto/pump leather-like vinyl case and keys seen pictured above!
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.
Model: Superposed Pointer Grade
Serial: 89364
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue Barrel with Silver Grey Receiver
Barrel Length: 28" Vent Ribbed with Full (Top) & Improved Cylinder (Bottom) Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid Beads
Stock/Grips: Select Checkered Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over/Under
Markings: Standard / The receiver features full coverage game scene and scroll engraving with detailed scenes of dogs retrieving game birds with a pheasant scene on the right and a duck scene on the left. The balance is covered in fine, tight, flowing scroll with smaller bird scenes of quail and pheasant on the underside of the receiver, and trigger guard respectively. Both sides of the receiver are signed "A.MARECHAL".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Superposed is a classic shotgun that has a rich history and has been prized by hunters and shooters for decades. The Superposed was the first over and under shotgun ever produced, and it was designed by the legendary gun maker John Moses Browning.
The Superposed was introduced in Belgium in 1923, and it quickly gained a reputation as a high-quality shotgun that was reliable, accurate and easy to use. One of the things that made the Browning Superposed so popular was its innovative design. The over and under configuration allowed for more efficient use of space, which allowed for a longer barrel and more efficient burning of the powder. This made the Superposed a more accurate and powerful shotgun than many of its contemporaries.
In addition to its performance, the Browning Superposed was also known for its durability and reliability. It was built to last, and many Superposed shotguns are still in use today. This is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into the design and production of the Superposed.
The Browning Superposed was also significant because it was one of the first shotguns to feature interchangeable barrels. This allowed shooters to quickly and easily switch out barrels for different gauges or lengths, depending on the type of shooting they were doing. This made the Superposed a versatile and adaptable shotgun that could be used for a wide range of shooting activities.
Out of the many variants of the Browning Superposed line of shotguns, the Pointer Grade is one of the most coveted over under shotguns by collectors. In terms of performance, the Superposed Pointer Grade is a standout firearm. The Superposed Pointer Grade earned a legendary reputation for its smooth trigger pull and easy handling.
But what truly sets the Superposed Pointer Grade apart from other Browning Superposed shotguns is its rarity. The gun was only produced for a limited time from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. Only a small number were ever made and are to find in the open market. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a true piece of American history. The Superposed Pointer Grade is a testament to his genius of John Moses Browning.
This Browning Superposed Pointer Grade shotgun is chambered in 12 gauge. It has beautiful engravings made by Master Engraver Alphonse Marechal and features his engraved signature. A. Marechal was one of Browning's Master engravers in the 1950's & 1960's. It is fitted with sought after features of a 28" vent rib barrel with F/IC choke bores, round knob grip, gold trigger, and long tang trigger guard.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Browning Traditional auto/pump leather-like vinyl case and keys seen pictured above!
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
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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.
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