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Browning Serial # 61132

pcdoctor
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I have a Browning 12 Guage over & under with the following information stamped on the receiver:
left side
BROWNING ARMS COMPANY-ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
SPECIAL STEEL-12 GA.-SHELLS 2 3/4"

right side
PATENTS NO 2203378-2233881
MADE IN BELgium

inside the breech 61132
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Can anyone give me some history and an estimate of value?
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  • Bert H.
    Hello pcdoctor...

    I assume that what you have is a Superposed, and if that is the case, then it was most likely manufactured in 1958. The Superposed was introduced in 1931, and was in continous production until 1976. There is no possible way to even hazard a guess on the value... Browning made a LARGE number of Superposed variants, and you did not mention anything at all about the graded condition.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • pcdoctor
    Thank you, Bert H.

    Please give me some idea about what I should provide as "graded condition".


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  • Bert H.
    Hello pcdoctor...

    Please excuse my delay in responding to your question (I was in Reno, NV all weekend at the Big Reno gun show).

    The "Graded condition" is basically a measurement of how much of the original factory finish remains on all parts of the gun. Specifically the receiver/frame, the barrel, and the stocks. Nicks, scratches, dings, worn edges, etc, all play a factor in grading ther condition. The condition of the bore is also very important on the older shotguns. Additionally, and as I stated before, the specific Model/variant of Browning O/U you have is very important in determining the potential value.


    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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