Help with ID: Browning Superposed 20g Grade IV

goldandgun

October 03, 2012 11:45

I just acquired this beautiful Browning Over/Under shotgun and I just want to verify its identity. I believe it is a Superposed Grade IV. The engraving is signed VAN LAAR and has foxes on one side and dogs on the other. It came with 2 sets of 20g barrels, one longer than the other. Please check out these pictures. Any input and/or estimates of value would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  rufe-snow

  October 03, 2012 12:09

  I don't know beans about the engraving or the shotgun. Although it appears to be first class.
  
  To maximize it's resale value I would have the stock restored as much as possible. To get rid of the pad and replace it with a authentic FN/Browning butt plate.
  
  Who ever had a Pachmayr pad but on a shotgun like that, must have been a imbecile.

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  badsbsnf81

  October 03, 2012 15:06

  Browning now offers letters. I would recommend getting one. They are in the $40 range.

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  hslaterpryce

  October 04, 2012 05:53

  Full agreement on the aftermarket recoil pad. Get the proper Browning buttplate. Beautiful engraving! GHS

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  Ray Boone

  October 04, 2012 10:14

  I suspect the stock has been shortened in order to add the pad. Getting it to look original may be a problem.

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