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Miracles never cease. I did have one here at work. Not the greatest, but it is here. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/fTrX4DJR/11-48.jpg)
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Yeah, nice.
Those guns were/are good shooters. They're robust with their long recoiling action like an A-5.
I like their lines and their look.
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When I was 13, I had a 20 gauge single shot, branded FIE. Brazilian made, cheap, and you pulled the trigger guard back to open the gun. But it worked. A friend of my dad's came out sharptail hunting, and took me with. He had a 20 gauge Superposed, IC and Modified. On the first flush, I got a bird, he got two. Then he said, I'd like to try your gun, let's trade for a while. So at 13, I got to hunt sharptails with a genuine Browning Superposed. As I grew older, I suspect he really didn't want to try my old FIE......
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Nice nice story. Thank you. You are lucky your Dad had a friend like that
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Nice nice story. Thank you. You are lucky your Dad had a friend like that Yep. I liked that one, too.... DF
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When I was 13, I had a 20 gauge single shot, branded FIE. Brazilian made, cheap, and you pulled the trigger guard back to open the gun. But it worked. A friend of my dad's came out sharptail hunting, and took me with. He had a 20 gauge Superposed, IC and Modified. On the first flush, I got a bird, he got two. Then he said, I'd like to try your gun, let's trade for a while. So at 13, I got to hunt sharptails with a genuine Browning Superposed. As I grew older, I suspect he really didn't want to try my old FIE...... Killer story! That is what making hunting memories is all about! Thanks for sharing
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Looked at a superposed 20 gauge, it seemed really nice. I thought about it for awhile, am thinking about it still.
I bought an E. J. Bland, London side by side 12 gauge years ago that is really sweet. I only use it for ruffed grouse and wood cock but that is about the only birds I hunt now. So not sure I need that twenty gauge , but it is tempting me.
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Need you say?
If it was about need, all we need is a 1 room shack and a woodstove!
A 20 Superposed? Treat yourself. You can thank me later.....
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I’ve had a couple, sold them when I quit quail hunting. Works of art, look out for salt stocks.
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They were never on my list until I saw my FIL's gun. My own Dad shot model 12's as far back as I remember then he got crippled in a paper mill accident. He switched to a Browning Lt 12 A-5 and as a little boy I loved the sound of it when it slammed shut. When I was 21 I bought an A-5 for myself. I never liked it because it was 1967 and it had a flat knob. I still have it to this day. The Superposed were always monetarily out of my reach. I'm 75, still work full time, collect a pension and social security. I can afford them now and I only hope I continue to live awhile to enjoy them I'm soon to be 72 and finally got a 12 gauge this year with a leather takedown case with it. It only took me 50 years...
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Got a 20 superposed 20 yrs ago. a 4 digit from early 1950's. No gold trigger. It has been my go to bird gun, mostly doves. I had Darlington Gunworks in SC convert it to automatic safety since I was used to side by sides with them. It is the perfect size. The 12's are a little deep in the action for me, but those 20s, yum. Had a 410 Superposed for awhile, two owners back it belonged to Paul Tibbets. Just couldn't see keeping it for the limited utility.
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Great story’s and I enjoyed the entire thread. Congrats to Longbeardking! The Superposed is a work of art. But in my opinion, the gun to have, if you’re only shooting twice, is the sweet little 20 pictured at the top of the photo Dirtfarmer posted. That’s a sweet little bird gun!
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Got a 20 superposed 20 yrs ago. a 4 digit from early 1950's. No gold trigger. It has been my go to bird gun, mostly doves. I had Darlington Gunworks in SC convert it to automatic safety since I was used to side by sides with them. It is the perfect size. The 12's are a little deep in the action for me, but those 20s, yum. Had a 410 Superposed for awhile, two owners back it belonged to Paul Tibbets. Just couldn't see keeping it for the limited utility.
Charlie Agreed... the 12's are a bit deep... I still have 5-6 12's that never get shot and a doz or so 20's that get used a lot. They are the best feeling o/u to me...
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Especially if one had them in his sights.
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My FIL thought the Browning auto was all you needed. He had a .308 BAR, a .22, a Sweet Sixteen, and a light 12 A5. I miss him. He was a good old boy.
I always wanted a Superposed. I probably should sell the half dozen nondescript shotguns I have and buy one.
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