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Browning Superposed

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Belgian-designed over-and-over shotgun introduced to the United States two years after the Great Depression, in 1931. Despite its original high cost, it was regarded as a fine and valuable weapon by both shooting competitors and hunters.[1]

Browning Superposed
TypeShotgun
Place of originUnited States
Belgium
Production history
DesignerJohn Browning
Val A. Browning
Designed1922–1931
ManufacturerBrowning Arms Co.
Fabrique Nationale
Produced1931–1940
1948–1960
Specifications
Barrel length20 in (510 mm), 26 in (660 mm), 28 in (710 mm), 30 in (760 mm)

Caliber12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore
ActionBoxlock

The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design.[2] This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but Browning had patents on the design long before that, as far back as 1923.[3]

History

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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.[4] Original production dates were 1931–1940.[5] Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas.

Post World War II production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Field & Stream. February 2005.
  2. ^ Sadowski, Robert A. (2015-09-15). 50 Guns That Changed the World: Iconic Firearms That Altered the Course of History. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-63450-463-8.
  3. ^ Haskew, Michael E. (2017-04-20). Rifles & Muskets: From 1450 to the present day. Amber Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78274-268-5.
  4. ^ Hawks, Chuck. "Browning Superposed Shotguns", chuckhawks.com
  5. ^ a b Superposed Shotgun dates and serial numbers on browning.com Archived June 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine