What kind of browning o/u is this (has photos)

[ttownthomas]

My father in law left this 12 Gauge Browning and its 20 Gauge twin with me to use. Can anyone tell me what model it is? It does not have a model name but it does say "browning" on the bottom of the receiver. It has the standard "special steel" markings and patent numbers but it does not say much else. It has fixed chokes. Any help would be appreciated I'm too prod to tell him I don't know
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[Chance55]

tt, Your pictures don't come up. Where were they manufactured ?

C55

 

[ttownthomas]

Tried the photo's again

 

[ttownthomas]

Manufactured in Belgium

 

[Rembrandt]

One of John Moses Brownings finest creations.....the "Superposed" shotgun. In French Superposed means to set something over or above another. Looks like you have the standard model, the high grades (engraved) are big bucks. You sir are a fortunate person to have one of these fine shotguns in your possession. Became so costly to produce these for the general market that Browning offered a cheaper version (Citori) made in Japan....but they still make the more expensive Superposes in Belgium.

 

[Chance55]

tt, My knowlege is minimal. My stepfathers dad had one of those. I would only be guessing, I know the Brownings were made in Belgium before Japan.
Someone will be along to tell you what you have. Beautiful gun though.

C55

PS, I have the cheaper version. (Citori) May be cheaper but I love it just the same.

 

[ttownthomas]

how can I tell the age?

 

[oneounceload]

Look here for manf. date:

http://proofhouse.com/browning/index.html

Nice superposed - the barrels, when held by a finger tip should ring when you flick them - some of the best barrels made were put on those guns

 

[ttownthomas]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Cant wait to get home and find the numbers. I noticed one stamped on the inside of the reciever. Is that where I look?

 

[oneounceload]

The serial number is usually under the top lever. Proof marks will be on the barrels and visible when you break the gun down

 

[earlthegoat2]

One of John Moses Brownings finest creations.....

And sadly, his last which had to be completed by Val.

 

[COK]

You were given two very nice firearms and they look in nice shape , wipe the metal surfaces down lightly with some gun oil now and then and enjoy.

 

[Rembrandt]

One of John Moses Brownings finest creations.....

And sadly, his last which had to be completed by Val.

Suppose you could say both the gun and Val were created by JBM...

 

[Old Unc']

Beautiful...

 

[ttownthomas]

Both were made in 1964. they look almost brand new. especially the 12. The 20 is a lightning. Very cool. Better get out and shoot em before he takes 'em back