Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $5,082.00

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The Browning Superposed is one of the most influential over under shotgun designs ever produced, representing the final major firearm project associated with John Moses Browning and completed by his son Val Browning after John’s death. Manufactured in Belgium by FN and introduced in 1931, the Superposed quickly earned a reputation for elegant craftsmanship, reliability, and refined mechanical design. This 1960 .410 Gauge example features 28 inch vent rib barrels, fixed Full over Full chokes, excellent bores, and classic postwar Belgian Browning quality.

Identification

MMA#: 260317RS006
Make: FN, Belgium for Browning
Model: Superposed
Serial Number: 0J110
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Gauge: .410 Gauge, 2 1/2 inch shells
Action Type: Over under top break shotgun with ejectors and single selective trigger
Barrel Length: 28 inches, vent rib
Choke: Fixed Full over Fixed Full
Weight: 6 pounds, 9.4 ounces

Sights / Optics

The shotgun is fitted with a steel bead at the front of the rib. The vent rib is finely checkered to reduce glare and provide a clean sighting plane.

Stock / Grip Configuration & Condition

The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with a rounded pistol grip, straight comb, and brown rubber Pachmayr buttpad. The wood shows scattered scuffs, scratches, draglines, nicks, and compression marks throughout. A more notable area of wear is present on the left rear half of the forearm, where several small gashes are also visible. The checkering remains generally well defined aside from the worn forearm area. There are no chips or cracks.

Length of pull measures approximately 13 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2 inches and drop at heel is approximately 2 1/4 inches. Cast is approximately neutral. Overall stock condition: Good to Very Good.

Finish & Overall Condition

Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original

This shotgun retains approximately 73 percent of its original metal finish. There is considerable handling wear and finish loss on the receiver, especially along the edges, lower surfaces, and lower tang. Light surface erosion is visible on the sides of the receiver, with oxidation present at the rear of the top tang. Additional scattered nicks, scratches, operational wear, and light buildup are visible where edges meet. There is also finish loss along the muzzle edges and rib edges. Markings remain clear and screw heads are sharp. Overall condition: Very Good.

Bore & Mechanics

Bore Condition: Both bores are bright with no erosion. Rated 10 out of 10.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, including the ejectors. Barrel lockup remains tight with no play. The safety does not automatically engage when the action is opened, but functions properly when manually set. The shotgun was not test fired. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be desired before use.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories

None.

Our Assessment

The Browning Superposed occupies a unique place in firearms history as the last major design associated with John Moses Browning and one ultimately completed by his son, Val Browning. Introduced in 1931, the Superposed combined elegant lines, robust lockup, selective single trigger operation, and dependable ejectors into one of the finest production over under shotguns of its era. Belgian made Superposed guns remain especially respected for their fit, finish, and craftsmanship.

This example is a 1960 produced .410 Gauge Superposed with 28 inch vent rib barrels and fixed Full over Full chokes. Small bore Superposed shotguns have long been prized for both field use and sporting clays, offering light recoil, refined handling, and an added level of challenge for experienced shooters. At just over six and a half pounds, this shotgun balances beautifully while maintaining the solid feel expected from FN produced Brownings.

Condition reflects honest field and handling use over the decades, with visible receiver wear and scattered marks in the walnut stocks, but the shotgun retains strong mechanical condition, tight lockup, crisp operation, and excellent bores. For collectors of Belgian Brownings, classic sporting shotguns, or small bore over unders, this remains a desirable postwar Superposed.

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