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While in the LGS today I noticed an older Browning on the used rack. Seems in decent shape, 30" barrels but no screw in chokes. The clerk said its from the 1950s. Told me it can be adapted to screw in chokes. Seemed solid to me.

They want $899 for it. Can it be adapted to screw in chokes and is it worth that price?
 
You would have to send it to someone like Briley and have choke tubes installed, and yes it is worth the price, fine old guns.
 
Im not keen on sending it out for choke tubes. Sounds like that could be expensive.

It is a very good looking gun with nothing but a few scratches on the stock
 
$449 for both barrels at Briley.

But what are the factory chokes? I'd expect F & M in 30" but Browning was pretty accommodating in those days.
 
The fixed chokes may have been "adjusted" opened at one time, over the years. There are gauges to check the choke. Ask the LGS to gauge it for you. See if chokes matche the stamping mark for the original choke. If opened, may be a problem installing choke tubes??

Screw in chokes http://www.briley.com/c-239-choke-installation.aspx

Trap and skeet target guns, may get shot a lot. The action needs to be tight. Where the lever is when closed, is another indication of wear.

My Superposed trap gun has not increased in value in many years. Not a good investment at $899 IMO.
 
They measured the chokes at modified and full. I was amazed at how tight the gun is.

Yes I thought the choke work seems expensive.
 
Unless there is something very wrong with it, $899 is a steal. No need for choke tubes but they can be installed or opened very inexpensively. Check what it is choked at. IC/M and jump on it no question. SK/IC I'd still take it. Anything tighter and I would also take it and then have it opened up to IC/M. Mike Orlen does tubes for $55 per barrel (if there is enough barrel material) and opening for $50 per barrel.

[email protected] http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=36237

He has installed choke tubes on two single barrel shotguns for me very successfully and has very quick turn around.

If you don't want it, please PM me a phone number for the shop.
 
RPRNY said:
Unless there is something very wrong with it, $899 is a steal. No need for choke tubes but they can be installed or opened very inexpensively. At M/Full, I would jump on it. Mike Orlen does chokes for $55 per barrel (if there is enough barrel material) and opening for $50 per barrel.

[email protected] http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=36237

He has installed choke tubes on two single barrel shotguns for me very successfully and has very quick turn around.

If you don't want it, please PM me a phone number for the shop.
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Opening the chokes could be a plan, all I want this gun for is trap and skeet.
 
joed said:
Opening the chokes could be a plan, all I want this gun for is trap and skeet.
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One last thing. Make sure you get the actual manufacturing date. Pre 1965 is pre "Salt Wood". And just check under the forearm to make sure.

"Opening the Chokes" for Trap AND Skeet not a great plan. You'd want SK/SK or SK/IC for Skeet and M or IM for Trap...
 
I think i'm going to pick it up tomorrow. And have screw in chokes installed.

I want this gun to replace a red label all weather that I own. May as well do it right.
 
joed said:
While in the LGS today I noticed an older Browning on the used rack. Seems in decent shape, 30" barrels but no screw in chokes. The clerk said its from the 1950s. Told me it can be adapted to screw in chokes. Seemed solid to me.

They want $899 for it. Can it be adapted to screw in chokes and is it worth that price?
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Of course, It's your gun to do as you see fit, But, I have a mint Browning Superposed for which I paid $1400. It looks new and comes with fixed chokes, modified and full. I took it to the sporting clay range to familiarize myself with the way it shoots. I beat the last score I made with my Benelli Competition using a skeet choke tube; go figure. The thought of cutting into a barrel to install choke tubes makes me shudder. Good luck with it.
 
joed said:
While in the LGS today I noticed an older Browning on the used rack. Seems in decent shape, 30" barrels but no screw in chokes. The clerk said its from the 1950s. Told me it can be adapted to screw in chokes. Seemed solid to me.

They want $899 for it. Can it be adapted to screw in chokes and is it worth that price?
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Answer modified because original poster already bought the gun.
 
Ive never seen a stock checkered like that on a Superposed. Have you taken off the forearm?

Another way to tell mileage of Superposed's is to look at how much gold is left on the trigger; that is a great indication of wear.

I think you got a good deal.
 
I do not know who did the stock work but they did a nice job, it fits me like a glove. The trigger is gold and not missing any portion. The gun is 1958 vintage, honestly don't think it was shot much as there is no real wear anywhere on the gun. Haven't taken off the forearm, what will that tell me?

I finally have a Browning.
 
Bought a Superposed Lightning a few years ago for $850. It has imp mod/full signified by *, and *-, on the barrels. Shoots great but stock is too straight for me. I see too much rib. Choke work is not cheap. You can make some changes by changing components, I.e. post wads can open a choke up about one degree, magnums grade shot can tighten them up a little. You really need to pattern to see what you have.
Guns as old as ours, mine is 1964, are often overchoked for modern shells.
I'm playing with an add on rib to help me with the straight stock.
You have a gun with stock work worth more than you paid. Congratulations.
 
I'm glad all of you think this was a bargain because I knew nothing about Browning shotguns at all. Just knew I've wanted one for about 16 years. Thanks all.
 
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