Browning Superposed

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", 26", 28", 30"
Caliber	12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge and .410 bore
Action	Boxlock

The Browning Superposed was the first^{[citation needed]} over and under shotgun design to be produced. The Superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and over-under design. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that Browning had already made a model of this design in the 1880s.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[1] Original production dates were 1931-1940.^[2] 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.^[2]

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