Completely redone classic Browning Superposed Belgian. Wood, checkering redone and all metal rust blued by a master gunsmith. Comes in a case. PM with questions please. WOULD POSSIBLY USE FOR A TRADE FOR A 99-2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. 4WD PLEASE. MSG ME WHAT YOU HAVE
What an awesome gun !!!
If that was a Long Tang I’d def be interested.
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
Will Rogers
Meaning?
what number is under the top lever V?
45994v7
1967 salt wood?
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Originally posted by matthollarMeaning?
What you have is a round knob short tang gun… the long tang’s tend to have more value to collectors. Still a neat gun.
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”
Will Rogers
THE PRICE IS LIGHTLY NEGOTIABLE.
I’d also consider a partial trade for a Smith and Wesson revolver
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Originally posted by matthollarI’d also consider a partial trade for a Smith and Wesson revolver
How much cash you willing to throw in?
LOL
Gotta try.
This shotgun throws as well as any over/under I’ve ever shot.
It’s peaked my interest. Do you know if the wood was salt cured which tended to rust the metal? Browning can tell by the serial numbers I think? Thanks
There is no rusting from the wood. The finish that the metal has is a rust blueing. It’s a method not done by many. The finish is in the metal rather than on the surface. There were no rust issues prior to the restoration. The gunsmithing was $1000. It really must be seen to appreciate this shotgun.
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Originally posted by captbass28It’s peaked my interest. Do you know if the wood was salt cured which tended to rust the metal? Browning can tell by the serial numbers I think? Thanks
The serial # posted above indicates a 1967 model, 20 guage, O/U shotgun.
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values:
“During late 1966, Browning’s salt wood problems began to emerge, and continued until 1972. Most experts have never seen a long tang salt gun, and therefore believe that almost 100% of the salt guns had short tangs. Depending on the damage (it can vary a lot), values for salt damaged guns can be reduced as much as 50% (heavy pitting and original salt wood). Those salt guns that have been restocked by Browning are accepted by the shooting fraternity, and can command as much as 90% of the value of non-salt original guns. To determine if a Superposed has salt damage, examine carefully any gun where the serial number is within the 1966-1971 production range (please refer to the Browning Superposed serialization section), and carefully inspect the wood around the buttplate, forearm, and where the wood joins the receiver metal for any telltale rusting or pitting.”
What does the blue book of gun values say about rebluing and refinishing wood affecting the value of a gun?
You know, the best thing to do rather than speculate on things would be to look at it with your own eyes and make an educated decision. My gunsmith said it’s splitting hairs and that the gun is in perfect working condition and VG in shape.
I agree with you. I hope to be your way in couple weeks and if you have not sold it will contact you to take a look. Thanks