Browning Superposed

Belgian-produced over-and-under shotgun introduced to the United States two years after the Great Depression, in 1931. Despite its original high cost, it was regarded as a fine and valuable weapon by both shooting competitors and hunters.^[1]

Browning Superposed
Type	Shotgun
Place of origin	United States Belgium
Production history
Designer	John Browning Val A. Browning
Designed	1922–1931
Manufacturer	Browning Arms Co. Fabrique Nationale
Produced	1931–1940 1948–1960
Specifications
Barrel length	20 in (510 mm), 26 in (660 mm), 28 in (710 mm), 30 in (760 mm)
Caliber	12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore
Action	Boxlock

The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design.^[2] This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but Browning had patents on the design long before that, as far back as 1923.^[3]

History

It was the last firearm to be designed by John Browning. After Browning's death, the design work was completed by his son Val A. Browning.^[4] Original production dates were 1931–1940.^[5] Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas.

Post World War II production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes.^[5]