Superposed shotguns are very collectable when in top condition. Values have a wide range due to so many variations and grades of the Superposed and other Browning Over/Unders. Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.
This is the same as a Superposed model shotgun. Introduced in 1931, Browning still makes these in Belgium.
The browning superposed shotgun was first made in 1931.the serial number run began with the serial number 1 and ended with the serial number 2,000.
If you have already contacted Browning there is not much else you can do. Records from 1931-1939, which your sn falls in, are not available.
The Browning Superposed was the first over under shotgun. It was invented by John Browning. It was produced in 1931, but John Browning actually made a model of this gun back in the 1880s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browning_Superposed
30"F was fairly common on early Superposed
50-500 usd
It is not unusual for things to be made in one year and shipped much later. 31 Dec 08: The Depression was in full swing in 1931; many guns were made but didn't sell until the Depression was coming to an end. That's why your gun was sold in 1936. If you are interested in selling it my email is LonestarB52@hotmail.com.
William Docker Browning was born in 1931.
mfg between 1931 and 1939. Go to Browning's site, click on Support then date your firearm.
Your browning auto-5 wa made by FN of belguim for browning in 1931.
1931
David Brown was born on February 15, 1947.