Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this HIGH QUALITY and COLLECTIBLE over-and-under shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Browning Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning!
The Browning Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning is a highly desirable configuration among enthusiasts, and this example stands out even further with its rare multi-gauge barrel set. The primary 20-gauge barrels feature a 2¾" chamber, 28" ventilated rib, and Skeet **$ chokes (top and bottom), offering the smooth handling and quick pointability prized by skeet shooters. Adding exceptional versatility and collector appeal, the set also includes serialized (23792S73) auxiliary barrel sets in 12-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore, each configured identically with 2¾" chambers, 28" ventilated ribs, and matching Skeet **$ choke designations, making it not only a finely crafted Belgian over/under, but a complete, sought-after multi-gauge package.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning
Serial: 23792S73
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Ventilated Rib Barrel with Skeet **$ (Top & Bottom) Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid-Bead Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Over-and-Under, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning represents one of the most refined variations of John M. Browning’s final and most celebrated design. Introduced as part of the broader Superposed line—first produced in 1931—the Skeet Lightning configuration gained popularity in the post-war decades for its specialized handling characteristics tailored to skeet shooters. Built in Belgium by FN, these shotguns maintained the Superposed tradition of hand-fitted craftsmanship, durable machined-steel receivers, and elegantly profiled barrels. The Grade I trim offered clean, understated engraving and high-quality walnut without excessive ornamentation, emphasizing performance more than decoration. Production of various Skeet Lightning configurations continued into the 1970s and 1980s, with some limited reintroductions appearing through the later years of Superposed manufacture.
Model: Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning
Serial: 23792S73
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Ventilated Rib Barrel with Skeet **$ (Top & Bottom) Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid-Bead Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Over-and-Under, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Superposed Grade I Skeet Lightning represents one of the most refined variations of John M. Browning’s final and most celebrated design. Introduced as part of the broader Superposed line—first produced in 1931—the Skeet Lightning configuration gained popularity in the post-war decades for its specialized handling characteristics tailored to skeet shooters. Built in Belgium by FN, these shotguns maintained the Superposed tradition of hand-fitted craftsmanship, durable machined-steel receivers, and elegantly profiled barrels. The Grade I trim offered clean, understated engraving and high-quality walnut without excessive ornamentation, emphasizing performance more than decoration. Production of various Skeet Lightning configurations continued into the 1970s and 1980s, with some limited reintroductions appearing through the later years of Superposed manufacture.
What sets the Skeet Lightning variant apart is its fast, instinctive handling and competition-oriented ergonomics. The model is typically distinguished by its rounded or “Lightning-style” pistol grip and slimmer forearm, which together give the shotgun a lively, quick-mounting feel ideal for the rapid target transitions of skeet shooting. Paired with Browning’s highly regarded single-selective trigger, vented rib barrels, and fixed skeet chokes, the Superposed Skeet Lightning became a favorite among shooters seeking a dependable, smooth-swinging over/under. Today, these guns appeal strongly to collectors and sporting enthusiasts alike, not only for their performance pedigree but also for their place in the lineage of one of the 20th century’s most iconic sporting shotguns.
Contents:
Contents:
As you can see in the many high-resolution photos, this example is in SUPERB condition overall, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the four-barrel locking Browning case, four 28" serialized (23792S73) barrels in 20ga, 12ga, 28ga, and .410 bore, and all other contents as 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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