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I have a Browning superposed 1969 made in Belgium over under shot gun, came in a nice hard browning case that fits it taken apart, not a piece of rust on the gun a few marks on the stock but is in over all excellent shape, has ejectors, selective triggers, 28" barrel dual beads, and all original paperwork even an official American skeet shooting rule hand book, could anyone tell me what they think this is worth, oh and its fixed chokes, both skeet I think and a 2 /34 inch chamber,

Thank you in advance,
 
Pics would be helpful. A big deal is: What grade it is? I take it that it is a 12 ga. & that is the most common of the time. What are the barrels choke to? Is that the original choke? If it is as you describe. And it's a field grade, like I suspect, not messed with in any way & you want to sell it. Then I would say $1200 to $1500 range & it should sell reasonably quick. Could be worth more or less but without pics it's impossible to say.
 
Condition is everything from your discripsion $1000-$ 1400 now all u have to do is find some one who likes vintage shotguns . Not a easy thing to do in Canada plus skeet guns today have adjustable stocks screw in chokes adjustable ribs .
 
The one thing I do know: A Superposed is a classy gun, even today! But struff has good point. The people who do appreciate them are old & dying off quickly! The newer skeet guns are pretty tricked out as compared to yours. But I still think there's market out there; at least till the end of the week...:D:p
 
Well - Skeet guns have a habit of being shot a lot, or so people assume. I picked up a similar gun, without case, in very good shape for 700$ recently-from a dealer. Also. 1969 puts it in salt wood territory.
 
Yes it's a 12 gauge I think I have a good idea what it's worth probably the $1300 mark. What does salt wood mean? The man I purchased it from said somthing about salt wood but I was to ignorant to pay much attention. Any advice is hugely appreciated
 
Put it up on the EE at 1300$, and be patient, very patient. In the meantime, you should learn how to gage how much use it has had - skeet guns don't get banged up like field guns. The gun can be in good shape cosmetically, and quite worn mechanically. Anyone that wants to buy the gun is going to want to ascertain the amount of usage the gun has seen. Also, you should ascertain if the gun is original, or if the stock has been curt down etc - these considerations affect value a fair amount.
 
brenden1669 said:
Yes it's a 12 gauge I think I have a good idea what it's worth ...
What does salt wood mean? The man I purchased it from said something about salt wood.
Any advice is hugely appreciated
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Are you thinking of flipping it to make a $ or $$?
Nothing wrong with that idea or are you trying to figure out if you paid to much $$ for it?
I tried to hyperlink Arts Gunshop, but the page came back blank.
The gun is a wealth of knowledge and a skilled gunsmith.
So, will have to suggest google and saltwood and you will be up to speed on the saltwood issue of yore.
There are one or two guys in the EE who seem to find these vintage guns and in great shape that command a top$$.
Best Regards,
Rob
 
Salt wood is not as much of a problem on shotguns as it is on rifles the only place it will show up is on the forend were the wood touches the metal if there is rust on the metal then u have a problem if not its fine as far as grade it will be a standard grade gun a superposed gu is capable of 500,000 rounds with out many issues skeet loads does not put extr stress on the action if it was lubricated properly it will be fine .
 
Well - I'm not sure about the 500,000 round thing. The Superposed was designed during a time when things were to meant to be rebuilt as a means of achieving longevity. Browning put out a repair manual that identified all the fixes - ie resoldering the soft soldered barrels, etc. There is a healthy business in the States for rebuilding these guns, and parts are readily available.
Don't get me wrong, I own and enjoy several Superposed. I shoot them regularly, but I don't consider them to be purpose built sporting guns.
 
I am posting this up in EE after doing more research and thanks all who helped me along the way, am putting up several pictures, I don't think this is a salt wood stock but that just my guess after reading, there is not a sign of rust or ever was rust as far as I can tell, check out the thread if you like I will be called browning superposed
 
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