General Specs: Browning, 1983, 12 Gauge, 7lbs, 12oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 15 1/8", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 02572PX158
Often compared with the earlier Winchester Model 21 the Browning BSS is similarly known for being a reliable and robust side-by-side. The BSS was first manufactured and offered for sale in 1971, produced by the famed Miroku company of Japan and built to exacting standards. This example has most likely never been fired, its removable striker disks showing no primer marks, they and the mechanicals of this gun appear un-used. The gold trigger still has 100% gold plating. Externally the metal is in 100% factory original condition, the wood is also in an exceptional state with only a few fine handling marks evident. The pad was added making the 15 1/8” LOP…the stock is not cut. We can install a Browning buttplate for an additional $175 if you wish. The engraving on the action is clear and sharp, both the hinge and action are factory tight with the lever sitting way right of center. Measuring IC/ M the bores are mirrored, the barrel is 26" making this sxs a handy gun for bird hunting and clay smashing. Overall a stylish shotgun in top condition, steadily increasing in popularity and value this gun won’t be in our gunroom for long, act fast or it will be gone!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .009/.016 IC/M as marked
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .726/.726
Wall Thickness: .040/.044
% Blue: 100% factory blue
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: tight
Sights: Front silver
Action
Action: Tight, Right of Center
Ejectors: timed
Receiver Condition: 100% factory blue
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp and clear
Trigger Type: Single-crisp; gold 99%
Trigger Guard Color: 100% factory blue
Stock
Type: Pistol grip/Beavertail; straight grain American walnut
LOP: 15 1/8
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: excellent factory
Butt Treatment: Pachmayr Whiteline; stock not cut
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns. OtherTerms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
