FN Browning Superposed Model Shotgun
TITLE: FN Browning Superposed Model Shotgun
MAKER: Fabrique Nationale
MADE IN: Herstal, Belgium
CALIBER: 12 Gauge
DATE: 1931-1940
DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 27 ½” Length: 48” Height: 6”
INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 901 / Barrel: BROWNING ARMS COMPANY OGEN UTAH AND ST. LOUIS MO / 12 GA SPECIAL STEEL, MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS No. 15/863801578630 / FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE – HERSTAL / BROWNING SUPERPOSED. Action Area (left side): 6 pheasants. Action Area (right side): 4 ducks. Bottom: 2 dogs, (one dog with rabbit in its mouth). Trigger Guard: 2 pheasants.
CREDIT LINE: Guns from the Browning-Cowan Family
OBJECT ID: 986-12-008a
One of a kind piece made to A.P. Bigelow’s (Matt Browning’s maternal grandfather) specifications and presented to him by Marriner A. Browning (Matt Browning’s father). Engraved with Bigelow’s signature under the top lever.