Browning Superposed Centennial Two-Barrel Set, 1 of 500, Made in Belgium – 20 Gauge O/U & .30-06 Double Rifle, Coin-Finish Receiver with Full Scroll Engraving
This Browning Superposed Centennial two-barrel set stands out as a limited-production, Belgian-made commemorative reported at 1 of 500. Recognized by ATF as the 'Superposed Centennial' configuration, it pairs a 20-gauge O/U shotgun barrel set with a .30-06 O/U double-rifle barrel set. It features a coin (French gray) receiver with full scroll engraving, blued barrels, and a gold-colored single selective trigger with a top-tang selector/safety. The set was manufactured in 1980 and is configured as individual 20 Ga and .30-06 barrel sets.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever indicates ample locking lug life. Barrel fit is very tight. The ejectors are correctly timed. The firing pins are in good condition. The stock's grip is neutral.
The .30-06 barrel set's forend has a hairline crack on the right side.
What’s Included
- Browning-branded leather takedown hard case (fleece-lined)
- Original case
- Browning Superposed owner's manual
- .30-06 O/U double-rifle barrel set with matching checkered forend, adjustable rear sight, and ramped hooded front sight
- 20-gauge O/U shotgun barrel set with ventilated, matted rib and bead front sight
This Centennial two-purpose set is built on the classic Superposed boxlock O/U platform and was made in Belgium by FN in 1980. It is a factory two-barrel configuration comprising a 20-gauge O/U shotgun set and a .30-06 O/U double-rifle set, each fitted to the same engraved receiver. The combination offers distinct field and express utility within a single commemorative package.
The 20-gauge barrels measure 26.5 inches with a ventilated, matted rib and bead front sight, and are chambered for 3 in shells. The .30-06 barrels measure 24 inches and feature a solid quarter rib with an adjustable rear sight and a ramped, hooded front sight. Capacity is 2 rounds, and the action is a break-action over/under.
The receiver wears a coin (French gray) finish with full scroll engraving, paired with blued barrels. Controls include a top-tang safety with barrel selector and a gold-colored single selective trigger. The walnut stock has a pistol-grip profile, sharp checkering, and a Browning buttplate, with a listed length of pull of 14.0 in.
Markings include Browning Arms Company legends and Belgian origin, such as "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. MADE IN BELGIUM" and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM 30.06 CALIBER ONLY." The floorplate is engraved "BROWNING." Matching assembly/serial numbers are observed between the action and rifle barrel monobloc, and O/U orientation stamps are visible on the breech face.
As a Centennial series commemorative reported at 1 of 500 sets, this Superposed offers a documented, limited-edition configuration recognized by ATF as the 'Superposed Centennial' setup, with individual 20 Ga and .30-06 barrel sets made in Belgium.