With this information, you should be able to correctly identify the most important aspects of your Superposed. Most pre 1967 Superposed were manufactured with the "Y" Inletting however, if your Superposed is a 1966, it could be a "Y" or "U" inlet. Use Figure 1-C to determine what "Inletting" type your Super uses. Two "Inletting" types have been used in the production of Superposed Shotguns. Use Figure 1-B to determine the "Tang Style" of your Superposed. The Browning Superposed was manufactured with 3 "Tang Styles" Using the above chart you should now be able to distinguish the year and gauge of your Superposed.
#Browning serial numbers belgium serial number#
This would be an Superposed 12 ga., manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.
This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000.Įxample: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga. shotgun with serial number 6556.ġ969 started using two digits for the date of manufacture:
These serial numbers for each year from 1949-63 are best guess.įrom 1962 serial numbers were followed by the date of manufacture.Įxample: 6556S2 = A 1962 Superposed 12 ga.
#Browning serial numbers belgium series#
Second series of numbers are for the 20 ga. First series of numbers are for the 12 ga. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess at best. began in 1931.Įxact production figures are not available. See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.īelow, use the chart to determine the year your Superposed was manufactured. All other numbers represent production sequence only and are used by the factory to denote what barrel set is paired with an individual receiver. The true complete serial number of the Superposed can only be found underneath of the TOP LEVER. What "Configuration Type", "Tang Style", and "Inletting Style" is your Superposed? The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning Superposed. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production through the Browning International Custom Shop. The production of the Browning Superposed over/under shotgun began in 1931.
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