Browning Superposed

Browning Superposed

Infobox Weapon
name= Browning Superposed


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origin=flagcountry|United States
flagcountry|Belgium
type= Shotgun
is_ranged=yes
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designer= John Browning
design_date= 1931
manufacturer= Browning Arms Co.
Fabrique Nationale
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part_length= 20", 26", 28"
caliber=12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge and .410 bore
action= Boxlock
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The Browning Superposed was the first over-under shotgun design to be produced and the last firearm to be designed by John Browning. [ [http://www.chuckhawks.com/browning_superposed_shotguns.htm Hawks, Chuck. "Browning Superposed Shotguns", chuckhawks.com] ] The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design.

Original production dates were 1931-1940. [http://www.browning.com/services/dategun/detail.asp?id=42 Superposed Shotgun dates and serial numbers on browning.com] ]

Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas.

Post WWII production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes.

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