Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #86
  • Lot #496
Lot #495
Lot #497

Lot 496: Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Lot 496: Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning 28 Gauge Superposed Grade I Shotgun

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Superposed
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2594
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 370
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1970. Dual white bead sights on the matte, vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, standard markings and Belgian proofs, and chokes marked "**"/"*" (modified/full) but have been honed. Standard Grade I light floral scroll engraving on the receiver with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): Bore diameter nine inches from the breech .546/.548 inches; choke constriction .001/.002 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish with limited handling evidence and some grease residue. There is a tiny chip at the toe, otherwise the wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks, some varnish crazing, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #899: Belgian Browning Pre-World War II Grade I Superposed Shotgun

    Lot #1332: Factory Engraved Felix Sarasqueta 20 Gauge Silver I Shotgun

    Lot #1330: Franchi Instinct L Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun

    Lot #903: Engraved Fausti Over/Under Shotgun with Box

    Lot #1329: Browning .410 Bore Citori White Lightning Over/Under Shotgun

    Lot #384: Factory Game Scene Engraved Austrian Over/Under Combination Gun