Browning Superposed
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| Browning Superposed | |
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| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States Belgium |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Browning, Val A. Browning |
| Designed | 1922-1931 |
| Manufacturer | Browning Arms Co. Fabrique Nationale |
| Produced | 1931-1940, 1948-1960 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 20", 26", 28" |
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| Caliber | 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge and .410 bore |
| Action | Boxlock |
The Browning Superposed was one of the first over and under shotgun designs to be produced. The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that Browning had already made a model of this design in the 1880s.[citation needed]
History
It was the last firearm to be designed by John Browning. After Browning's death, the design work was completed by his son Val A. Browning.[1] Original production dates were 1931-1940.[2] Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas.
Post WWII production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes.[2]
