Browning Superposed, how much is it worth?

notsorichguy said:
I would place value of this particular sample at $1250-$1400.....

Just my $.02
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Somewhere around there sounds about right. This spring I picked up a superposed 20 gauge for cheap. Somehow, the stock had gotten broken through the wrist. I went on gun broker and found a NOS stock for $240.00 Canadian. So ended up with a fairly low cost 20 gauge. It is sure a nice handling gun. Great for upland but too light for much waterfowl shooting.
 
Value ?

For a quick sale - probably $1000
to a dealer - probably less
to someone who wants it possibly $1500

Superposed have very thin barrels where they join at the muzzle and are not good candidates for steel shot regardless of choke alteration. This has affected their resale value downwards.
 
guntech said:
Value ?

For a quick sale - probably $1000
to a dealer - probably less
to someone who wants it possibly $1500

Superposed have very thin barrels where they join at the muzzle and are not good candidates for steel shot regardless of choke alteration. This has affected their resale value downwards.
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This sounds pretty reasonable. .. dealer would prob give you 700-800. Maybe. .. ive seen quite a few for 1200 ish. .. all depends on year / condition and other things like modifications and non original parts. Op I sent u a pm as well
 
REM3200 said:
Not 1952 as I read the 3" guns weren't introduced until 1955.

Measure the length of pull to see if the stock was cut for the recoil pad. The LOP would be the distance from the face of the trigger, and in this case , to the rear of the stock center not including the recoil pad. The correct LOP on a Superposed is 14.25 with or without a recoil pad.

The choke designations should be marked on the side of the chamber's below the ejectors on the left hand side when you open the barrels.
* Full
*_ improved modified
** modified
**_ improved cylinder

Post the serial number and perhaps we can help you out.. Hopefully your not in the 1966 -1972 salt wood problem range.

Appears you have a post 1970 gun as it has the full pistol grip, long tang and flat knob that was introduced 1970 - 71 so a check for the salt wood is advisable.
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Good info for the OP, Rem. Given that there is no wood discolouration at the stockhead or elsewhere after 30+ years, is there still a chance that the saltwood issue might be lurking unseen?
 
Round knob, long tang are worth more than pistol grip short tang. . It very well may be a salt wood gun but the pictures don't show any problems. . The 3" chambers offer no increased value, as was said, the barrels are definitely not steel shot friendly. . It could be the picture but one shows a piece of wood missing on the forend? . If the barrels are 26" they're worth less than 28" or 30". . If the recoil pad is factory and says Browning on the face it shouldn't alter value like an aftermarket pad would. .

Depending on the chokes and originality of the gun it's whatever someone will pay and your willingness to wait. . My take would be $850. . .
 
Best check for salt wood problem if no external indicators with freckling around the receiver is in the butt pad screws which would have been soaking in the salt or remove the stock and have a look for corrosion.
 
REM3200 said:
Best check for salt wood problem if no external indicators with freckling around the receiver is in the butt pad screws which would have been soaking in the salt or remove the stock and have a look for corrosion.
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Yes and he must be careful since many will break off in the stock with respect to the pad screws if it is. Plus have to really check the forearm. Since I have seen them 1/2 and 1/2
Cannot go by serial number any more since many were replaced back in the day yet some do
Cheers
 
If the gun is from 1952 it was made well before the salt wood era. The problem is that it's neither fish nor fowl. Unsuitable as a waterfowl gun because of the non-tox requirement and too heavy for an upland gun. The barrels look longer so it's probably tightly choked. The sling swivels and fixed chokes make it unattractive to a clay shooter and Superposed barrels can be tricky when it comes to installing choke tubes.

The gun looks in a great condition and there is still a niche market for a Superposed in excellent condition. I'd put this one at $1,000-$1,200.
 
Claybuster said:
If the gun is from 1952 it was made well before the salt wood era. The problem is that it's neither fish nor fowl. Unsuitable as a waterfowl gun because of the non-tox requirement and too heavy for an upland gun. The barrels look longer so it's probably tightly choked. The sling swivels and fixed chokes make it unattractive to a clay shooter and Superposed barrels can be tricky when it comes to installing choke tubes.

The gun looks in a great condition and there is still a niche market for a Superposed in excellent condition. I'd put this one at $1,000-$1,200.
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You missed some posts on dating the gun and the chokes and it may very well be in the salt wood bracket.

*** Appears you have a post 1970 gun as it has the full pistol grip, long tang and flat knob that was introduced 1970 - 71 so a check for the salt wood is advisable.
 
REM3200 said:
You missed some posts on dating the gun and the chokes and it may very well be in the salt wood bracket.

*** Appears you have a post 1970 gun as it has the full pistol grip, long tang and flat knob that was introduced 1970 - 71 so a check for the salt wood is advisable.
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Thanks. You are correct. Definitely could be in that range.
 
Thank you very much Beretta for a great offer, I appreciate it! As well thanks to every body else who posted , great community here !!!
But I think I was able to locate the choke markings on the gun, thanks to REM !

* Full on the top and

** modified on the bottom barrel,

dime sits on end on the front of the barrel. It just sits and does not drop in.

The serial number is 27591 S73.

Not sure what salt wood is or how to check for it.

Here are more pictures as requested.

Many Thanks again to all !!!


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Made in 1973 , saltwood was generally only a problem from 1968-1971 but still a possibility. Salt wood was wood that was harvested too close to a body of salt water which then seeps out of the wood over time and rusts and corrodes the metal.
 
Its a 1973 . Probably 28" . Not salt wood year. Full over Improved . 3" is a good seller . If you go to Epps they will offer you about 60% of value in cash (and appraise it low), same with Cabellas in Barrie. Its nothing special as a Browning O/U ........but there is a market for them. I personally don't think its worth $1200 . I think if someone offered you $1000......take it!
My 2cnts.....
 
polskiogorki said:
Made in 1973 , saltwood was generally only a problem from 1968-1971 but still a possibility. Salt wood was wood that was harvested too close to a body of salt water which then seeps out of the wood over time and rusts and corrodes the metal.
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i thought it was them using salt to help speed the drying and curing process for the wood. it worked great to get an end product, but destroyed the guns!
Browning used to offer free replacement wood and possibly repair, but not sure about now.
 
wbaad said:
i thought it was them using salt to help speed the drying and curing process for the wood. it worked great to get an end product, but destroyed the guns!
Browning used to offer free replacement wood and possibly repair, but not sure about now.
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Yes, it was Browning using a salt concoction to speed up the curing process. But it backfired on them and cost them a bunch of money in stock replacing.
 
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