Superposed restoration

[boltaction]

This may not be the right forum, but I have a very early Belgian Superposed, likely 1st year, with dual triggers. It is rather worn but does shoot, and I would like to have it restored. Is there any place in Canada where that could be done, or would it need to go to the US for that?

Thanks in advance.

Ed

 

[struff55]

Depending on the level of restoration needed if only cosmetic there are very qualified people in Canada
If mechanical work is needed browning USA is the place to send it nothing better than a factory restoration
The other factor is how much you want to spend on a 1200$ gun
Canadian restoration 2000$ plus
USA restoration likely 4000$ USA funds getting it to browning USA and home 500-600$ plus cost of restoration in USA $

 

[boltaction]

Depending on the level of restoration needed if only cosmetic there are very qualified people in Canada
If mechanical work is needed browning USA is the place to send it nothing better than a factory restoration
The other factor is how much you want to spend on a 1200$ gun
Canadian restoration 2000$ plus
USA restoration likely 4000$ USA funds getting it to browning USA and home 500-600$ plus cost of restoration in USA $

Thanks! Cost is always a consideration for anything but I think this is a neat gun so likely worth some money into it. Who would you recommend in Canada? Would Browning USA have the parts needed, if any, for a 1930's first run superposed?

Ed

 

[45CAT]

There is a specialist in the states. Think it’s “Arts Gun Shop” but you have to do some research. Old minds forget things.

 

[Rod B]

SC Gunworks in Georgina ON.

 

[struff55]

Browning USA would have everything need to do the correct restoration
If the gun functions perfectly now it likely won't need parts then I would have the restoration done in Canada
Alex Popov or Chris at Stillwater
Would be my choices

 

[struff55]

Actually I owned a superposed with double triggers for awhile nice gun

 

[FLHTCUI]

There is a specialist in the states. Think it’s “Arts Gun Shop” but you have to do some research. Old minds forget things.

https://artsgunshop.com/restoration/

 

[the spank]

In Canada I would look at Stillwater Restorations in NFLD or Armuriers Lemieux in QC. In the USA Arts Gun Shop is THE shop for Browning restorations.

 

[bluelynx]

May I enquire why you want to restore this firearm?

The funds required to restore this firearm will be much greater than what the fair market value of this firearm is.

Just asking.

 

[pilon]

My 1963 overhaul

 

[sillymike]

This may not be the right forum, but I have a very early Belgian Superposed, likely 1st year, with dual triggers. It is rather worn but does shoot, and I would like to have it restored.

When you say rather worn... do you mean
- Worn finish? As in blueing wood finish worn
- Worn action? The gun is shot loose, with mechanical issues.

And as silly as it might sound (it's your gun and $ after all) why would you want to refinish it?
- If it's a family heirloom, and only cosmetic issues, I'd leave it as is. I like wear marks on significant (to me) firearms, it reminds me of my friends and family who owned (and used) them before.

 

[boltaction]

May I enquire why you want to restore this firearm?

The funds required to restore this firearm will be much greater than what the fair market value of this firearm is.

Just asking.

Because I like it. I don't mind somewhat worn chequering or the worn blue, but there are a couple of cracks in the wood which need attention and the chequering is essentially worn smooth. I suppose it is the same as any classic car show you go to--often the amount spent on restoring the old machines is more than will be recouped.

 

[boltaction]

When you say rather worn... do you mean
- Worn finish? As in blueing wood finish worn
- Worn action? The gun is shot loose, with mechanical issues.

And as silly as it might sound (it's your gun and $ after all) why would you want to refinish it?
- If it's a family heirloom, and only cosmetic issues, I'd leave it as is. I like wear marks on significant (to me) firearms, it reminds me of my friends and family who owned (and used) them before.

Not a family heirloom, but I expect it was someone's family treasure based on how worn it is. The action is a bit loose. Worn blueing doesn't bother me. The wood needs some TLC. And the original buttpad was mostly rotted off (might have had a buttplate to begin with but had an ancient rubber pad when I got it) and it needs an appropriate looking replacement ground to fit.

 

[bluelynx]

Because I like it. I don't mind somewhat worn chequering or the worn blue, but there are a couple of cracks in the wood which need attention and the chequering is essentially worn smooth. I suppose it is the same as any classic car show you go to--often the amount spent on restoring the old machines is more than will be recouped.

I know exactly where your coming from.

I restored a side by side that fit me perfectly, yet it was economically dumb. I do NOT regret that decision to this very day.

The people recommended to you are some of the best in this country. The wait is worth it.

Best wishes.

Edit I do not regret restoring this gun.

Could this be a Freudian slip? No.Psychology sucks.

 

[cosmic]

OP - Since the gun is a bit loose on face, you are facing a more involved repair than cosmetics like stock refinishing and rebluing. It would take a lot of rounds to cause a Superposed to become loose, so one could suspect that other parts of the action mechanics would need attention (eg ejectors, firing pins/springs).
This would likely require more financial expense than would cost to get a newer Superposed. A fella could pick up a 50's or 60's vintage single trigger field gun, in good to very good shape for ~1200$.