{"product_id":"browning-superposed-grade-i-magnum","title":"Browning Superposed Grade I Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowning Superposed Magnum Grade I O\/U\u003cbr\u003eShotgun\u003cbr\u003e12 Gauge Magnum | 1954 | Belgian-Made | 30\" Barrels | 3\" Chambers | With Original Tolex Case\u003cbr\u003eSerial No. 42482\u003cbr\u003eA Rare 1954 Belgian Browning Superposed Magnum — Full-House Field Gun at Its Finest\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eGauge: 12 Gauge Magnum\u003cbr\u003eChambers: 3\" (Magnum)\u003cbr\u003eBarrels: 30\" with Raised Rib\u003cbr\u003eChokes: Full — Upper Barrel \/ Modified — Lower Barrel (Fixed)\u003cbr\u003eAction: Boxlock, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1954\u003cbr\u003eManufactured By: Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium\u003cbr\u003eThe History Behind This Shotgun\u003cbr\u003eThe Browning Superposed stands as the final legacy of John Moses Browning — creator of the Winchester\u003cbr\u003elever-action rifles, the Colt 1911, and the Browning Auto-5. Browning began designing the Superposed in 1922\u003cbr\u003ewith the goal of delivering a high-quality over\/under shotgun to the American sportsman at a price he could afford,\u003cbr\u003ecompeting with expensive European guns that only the wealthy could buy.\u003cbr\u003eJohn Browning died in 1926 at the FN factory before finishing the work. His son Val Allen Browning completed the\u003cbr\u003edesign, perfecting the single selective trigger mechanism, and Fabrique Nationale began production in 1931. The\u003cbr\u003eSuperposed introduced American shooters to selective automatic ejectors, a ventilated rib sighting plane, and the\u003cbr\u003einertia-operated single trigger — all on one gun.\u003cbr\u003eAfter World War II — during which the FN factory was occupied by the Germans and later damaged by V-1 rocket\u003cbr\u003eattacks — production resumed in 1948. The early 1950s marked what many collectors call the golden era of the\u003cbr\u003eSuperposed, and this 1954 Magnum was built squarely in the middle of it. The 12-gauge Magnum, chambered for\u003cbr\u003e3\" shells, was among the specialty models introduced during this landmark decade, purpose-built for waterfowlers\u003cbr\u003eand big-field hunters needing extra reach and power.\u003cbr\u003eEvery Superposed produced during this era was hand-engraved by Belgian craftsmen at FN. The massive\u003cbr\u003eboxlock receiver features full-length barrels with integral tandem lumps, locked by an under-bolt that has been\u003cbr\u003etrusted by hunters and competitors for generations. By the close of the decade, FN had built over 86,000\u003cbr\u003eSuperposed shotguns — cementing its place as the defining over\/under of the 20th century and the direct\u003cbr\u003eancestor of the Browning Citori.\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eProfessionally appraised at 95% condition per the Blue Book of Gun Values, 44th Edition, with an assessed\u003cbr\u003evalue of approximately $1,250. This is an outstanding example of a 72-year-old field gun. The gun is fully\u003cbr\u003efunctional — all systems including ejectors\/extractors, firing pins, safety\/barrel selector, and lockup have been\u003cbr\u003etested and operate correctly. Both bores are bright with no pitting.\u003cbr\u003eCosmetically: only minor corrosion on the takedown lever and surrounding framework; very minor corrosion on the\u003cbr\u003eright side of the upper barrel near the muzzle; minor finish wear on both sides of the stock with small scratches; a\u003cbr\u003esmall ding on the underside of the forend — all consistent with a well-cared-for working gun of this age. Would\u003cbr\u003ebenefit from a cleaning and lubrication service.\u003cbr\u003eThe Case\u003cbr\u003eThe shotgun is accompanied by a Browning Tolex hard case that appears to be original to the firearm,\u003cbr\u003efeaturing the blue velvet lining characteristic of original Browning cases of this era. The case shows wear\u003cbr\u003econsistent with 72 years of storage and transport but remains in good overall condition. The appraiser estimates\u003cbr\u003e$300–$400 of added value for the original matching case.\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e• Professionally appraised — 95% condition, Blue Book value ~$1,250\u003cbr\u003e• Fully functional — all systems tested and operational\u003cbr\u003e• Both bores bright, no pitting — outstanding for a 1954 gun\u003cbr\u003e• Rare 12ga Magnum variant — 3\" chambers, 30\" barrels\u003cbr\u003e• Golden-era (1954) Belgian FN manufacture — widely considered the finest production period\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-engraved receiver, Grade I presentation\u003cbr\u003e• Includes original Browning Tolex hard case (valued at $300–$400)\u003cbr\u003eAsking Price: $1,650\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Original Browning Tolex Hard Case\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dennis Shaneybrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43425839579249,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/7943\/3329\/files\/signal-2026-06-09-141212_004.jpg?v=1781029372","url":"https:\/\/safefirearmsales.com\/products\/browning-superposed-grade-i-magnum","provider":"SAFE Firearm Sales, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}