Fabrique Nationale (FN) Browning Superposed Model Shotgun
TITLE: Fabrique Nationale (FN) Browning Superposed Model Shotgun
MAKER: Fabrique Nationale
MADE IN: Herstal, Belgium
CALIBER: 12 Gauge
DATE: 1931-1940
DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 26” Length: 43 ¼” Height: 5 ¾”
INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 3266 / Barrel: BROWNING ARMS COMPANY OGEN UTAH AND ST. LOUIS MO / 12 GA SPECIAL STEEL. / MADE INBELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS No. 15/86 38-1578630 / OTHER PATENTS APPLIED FOR. Action Area (right side): 5 flying birds. Action Area (left side): 4 birds flying, 2 birds standing. Butt Plate: HAWKINS PAT’D
CREDIT LINE: Guns from the Browning-Cowan Family
OBJECT ID: 986-12-009a
The Superposed was the last gun designed by Browning. He received a patent in 1923 for the firearm. His son, Val, made the shotgun after his father’s death.