Browning Superposed American Mallard Ducks Special 12 Gauge O/U, 28 Inch, Belgian FN, Limited Edition No. 115 of 500 (1980)
This Belgian-made Browning Superposed American Mallard (Ducks Special) is a factory-engraved, limited edition over/under in 12 gauge, numbered 115 of 500. It features a coin-finish receiver with full-coverage scroll and raised gold-inlaid mallards, Special Steel 28-inch barrels, and elegant walnut furniture with a round-knob pistol grip and neutral cast. The top rib is matted with a white front bead and mid-bead, and the gun is marked with the correct Browning addresses and Belgian origin, with year code PM for 1980.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Aside from some minor pitting on the receiver and forend, this shotgun presents in exceptional shape. The locking lug shows full life, the barrel fit is very tight, the ejectors are properly timed, and the firing pins are pristine. It appears likely unfired, with any observable wear attributable to storage or handling.
What’s Included
- Wooden presentation case, red velvet-lined
- Browning Superposed Shotguns manual/brochure
- Browning factory black/gold carton with end label (Ducks Special)
The American Mallard (Ducks Special) edition showcases factory coin-finish engraving with full-coverage scroll and raised gold-inlaid mallards, plus edition inscriptions "MALLARD" and "ANAS PLATYRHYNCHOS." As a factory limited run of 500, this example is marked "115 of 500," offering clear provenance for collectors who value documented, numbered editions.
Its 28-inch Special Steel barrels are blued, chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, and topped with a matted rib that carries both a white front bead and a mid-bead. The barrels have fixed chokes with factory star marks: one star on the top barrel and two stars on the bottom. The factory carton notes Upper Full and Lower Modified; the markings indicate Full over Modified.
The walnut stock features a round-knob pistol grip, straight comb, crisp checkering, and neutral cast. The stock has a neutral grip and neutral cast for versatile shouldering. Length of pull measures 14.25 inches, offering a classic Superposed fit that complements the long-tang trigger guard profile.
Mechanical features include a single gold-colored trigger, tang safety, timed ejectors, and a tight, precise lock-up with full life in the locking lug. The receiver bears Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. markings with "Made in Belgium" proof, and the two-letter Browning date code "PM" confirming 1980 production by FN.