A Bit Of Help Please

Gary Laudermilch · 03-09-2021, 10:14 AM

A friend received an inheritance gun this weekend and we are trying to figure out exactly what it is so we can come up with an approximate value. We know it is a Browning Superposed and according to the Browning web site it is a 1941 gun. It is a 12 ga with 28" barrels. The gun is extremely clean. The receiver has full coverage engraving. Midas grade? So what or where is the best source for data to nail down exactly what he has. Any help would be appreciated.

James L. Martin · 03-09-2021, 10:42 AM

Right here, need pictures

OH Osthaus · 03-09-2021, 11:06 AM

a 1941 gun from occupied Belgium?

the proof marks would be interesting - to see if there was German oversight on sporting guns as with those made in Germany - i have a 1944 JP Sauer that has Nazi proof marks on it

George "Scott" Davis · 03-09-2021, 11:24 AM

Browning Historical Information; 800-333-3288
They are wonderful and can provide you the information you are requesting.

Pay Dirt · 03-09-2021, 01:08 PM

From the Browning Website regarding Superposed production,
"1939-1947 Production ceased during World War II".

My curiosity has been piqued.

Bruce Hering · 03-09-2021, 01:31 PM

Oh, Oh....

Gary Laudermilch · 03-09-2021, 02:02 PM

Now I am not sure where he came up with the 1941 year because I saw that production ceased during the war. I have not seen the gun so I need to do some more detective work. He is not a picture guy but I'll see if we can get some photos. Stay tuned.

Garth Gustafson · 03-09-2021, 04:37 PM

This may help. Blue Book description.

Pay Dirt · 03-09-2021, 05:20 PM

Serial numbers through 1939 ran into the 17,000's.
Low 20,000 serial number on your friend's gun ??

Kevin McCormack · 03-09-2021, 06:15 PM

Pictures are essential in helping to properly identify your friend's Browning. If he's not proficient with taking cell phone pictures, find somebody who is and post them. There are very subtle but important differences in pre-WW II Superposeds destined for the US vs. the European market, and these differences can enhance value dramatically. Absent photos to assist in detecting these features, you are only guessing.