FN Browning Superposed Grade I 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30 in FN Special Steel Barrels, Belgian Made, 1956
This 1956 FN-made Browning Superposed Grade I is a Belgian 12 gauge over/under with 30-inch FN Special Steel barrels and factory engraving. It carries the Browning St. Louis barrel address, the "MADE IN BELGIUM" legend, and Liège proofmarks, with matching numbers on the receiver and forend. Features include a ventilated, matted top rib, a single trigger, and a long beavertail forend with a 14.5-inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present on the metal and wood. Light pitting is present. The beavertail forend has a mild amount of play.
What's Included
- FN Browning Superposed Grade I 12 Gauge over/under shotgun (1956)
Built in 1956, this Superposed Grade I shows key Belgian attributes: Liège ELG-in-oval definitive proof, Perron inspection mark, star-over-letter inspector stamps, and the 12-70 chamber designation. Barrel legends include "MADE IN BELGIUM," "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY — ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI," and patent numbers 2203378 and 2233861. The long-tang trigger-guard architecture is present, and the receiver and forend carry matching numbers.
The 30-inch FN "Special Steel" barrels feature a ventilated, matted top rib and a single front bead, providing a clean sighting plane. Chambers are cut for 2 3/4-inch shells with a two-round capacity.
This over/under uses a top-lever break action and a single trigger, staying true to the Superposed pattern and offering straightforward handling.
Furniture consists of a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and a long beavertail forend. A ventilated recoil pad is installed, and the length of pull measures 14.5 inches.
The steel receiver wears factory Grade I scroll and rosette engraving, along with an underside oval cartouche bearing the "BROWNING" script, adding classic Browning presentation to this Belgian-made example.