Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this GORGEOUS Belgium made over/under shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning Superposed Lightning Grade I!
According to the included factory letter, "According to our records, serial number 57207V69 is listed as a Belgium manufactured Browning Superposed over and under shotgun. It is described as a Lightning 20-gauge with 26-inch barrel choked improved cylinder and modified.
This shotgun originally sold for $364.00 to: Prospect Sporting Goods at 617-619 Lincoln Ave. in Prospect Park, Pa 19076 on May 11th, 1970 under invoice number 032589."
According to the included factory letter, "According to our records, serial number 57207V69 is listed as a Belgium manufactured Browning Superposed over and under shotgun. It is described as a Lightning 20-gauge with 26-inch barrel choked improved cylinder and modified.
This shotgun originally sold for $364.00 to: Prospect Sporting Goods at 617-619 Lincoln Ave. in Prospect Park, Pa 19076 on May 11th, 1970 under invoice number 032589."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Superposed Lightning Grade I
Serial: 57207V69
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 3/4" & 3"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Vent Ribbed with Improved Cylinder & Modified Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over/Under
Markings: Standard / The receiver features Grade I engravings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that Browning had already made a model of this design in the 1880s. 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.
"Lightning" is a term that Browning played fast and loose with. Pre-WW-II the "Lightning" was a quite distinct Model with a trimmer forearm and other weight saving features. When the Superposed was reintroduced after WW-II the 26 1/2 inch barrel guns were called "Lightning" and the 28-inch barrel guns "Field." In 1956 the true "Lightning" was reintroduced in 12- and 20-gauge, and in Grade 1 they have the word "Lightning" in cursive above the word BROWNING on the bottom of the receiver. The "Lightning" had visually thinner barrels.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory letter, Browning America's Finest Sports Equipment fitted case with keys, and Limbsaver recoil pad 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 Lightning Grade I
Serial: 57207V69
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 3/4" & 3"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Vent Ribbed with Improved Cylinder & Modified Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over/Under
Markings: Standard / The receiver features Grade I engravings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that Browning had already made a model of this design in the 1880s. 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.
"Lightning" is a term that Browning played fast and loose with. Pre-WW-II the "Lightning" was a quite distinct Model with a trimmer forearm and other weight saving features. When the Superposed was reintroduced after WW-II the 26 1/2 inch barrel guns were called "Lightning" and the 28-inch barrel guns "Field." In 1956 the true "Lightning" was reintroduced in 12- and 20-gauge, and in Grade 1 they have the word "Lightning" in cursive above the word BROWNING on the bottom of the receiver. The "Lightning" had visually thinner barrels.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory letter, Browning America's Finest Sports Equipment fitted case with keys, and Limbsaver recoil pad 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.
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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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