Browning Superposed

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Belgian-produced over-and-under 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
Fusil BROWNING B25.JPG
Type Shotgun
Place of origin United States
Belgium
Production history
Designer John Browning
Val A. Browning
Designed1922–1931
Manufacturer Browning 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)
Caliber 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore
Action Boxlock

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

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

  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. 1 2 Superposed Shotgun dates and serial numbers on browning.com Archived June 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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