Browning Superposed Lightning 20 Gauge - O/U ROUND KNOB, LONG TANG, IC/M

Browning Superposed Lightning 20 Gauge O/U ROUND KNOB, LONG TANG, IC/M General Specs: Browning, Year 1961, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, O/U Serial Number: 20280 The Browning Superposed was the first prominent over/under introduced to the USA. Beginning in 1931, the Superposed action has been used in the field and at gun clubs for clays with over 80 years of proven, rock-solid performance. These are hand-fitted quality guns made one at a time by skilled craftsman that are a dying breed. This fine Superposed Lightning in 20ga., sn20280 built in 1961 has hard to find IC/M chokes and marked as such, making it a much more desirable gun than a similar gun with Skeet chokes which are so common. As you compare this gun to others, keep in mind that the most desirable Superposed guns are the long tang, round knob guns built before 1965, like this one. This 6lb. 5oz. gun is all factory original and still retains 98% overall condition with the metal a solid 99% factory original, and the only alteration is the addition of the pad to the end of the stock. Even the wood finish is original, and this on a 56 year-old gun! Guns built after 1965 were prone to salt contamination and rust because of the manner which Browning cured their wood. Not all guns were affected, but the market place still has an aversion to the later guns with short tangs, and some even with square knob pistol grips. This is a great upland gun that is balanced to perfection and at 6 1/4lbs., light enough to carry all day afield. With the factory 3” chambers you can even chase tough game with magnum loads. The value of these earlier Superposed guns continues to climb, so you can invest in this gun and enjoy its use as it gains value. Thanks for looking! Barrels Barrel Length: 26.5"**** Chokes: .010/.019 IC/M factory marked**** Bores: perfect mirror**** Bore Diameter: .611/.615**** Wall Thickness: .033/.036**** % Blue: 99% factory**** Chambers: 3"**** Ribs: vent rib, tight**** Sights: single**** Action Action: tight, way right of center**** Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed**** Case Color: blue 99% factory**** Screws: perfect**** Engraving: sharp and clear Grade 1**** Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp **** Trigger Guard Color: 60% factory**** Stock Type: round knob, long tang**** LOP: 14 1/2"**** LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/8"**** DAH: 2 1/2"**** DAC: 1 9/16"**** Cast: 1/4" off**** Checkering Condition: perfect factory**** Butt Treatment: white line pad**** There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking! We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.