Browning Superposed Lighting 12 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun

Browning Superposed Lightning 12-Gauge Over & Under – Made in Belgium – Vent-Rib Skeet Configuration

This is a Browning Superposed Lightning over & under shotgun chambered in 12 gauge(2¾" chambers), serial number 31845S70, manufactured in Belgium during the post-war production period (approximately late 1960s–1970s). It features a ventilated rib with brass mid-bead and white bead front sights, single-selective trigger, automatic ejectors, and classic Lightning-grade engraving.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Browning Arms Co. / Fabrique Nationale (Belgium)
• Model: Superposed Lightning, over & under
• Gauge: 12 (2¾″ chamber)
• Barrel: Ventilated rib with dual bead sights (white front, brass mid)
• Choke: Both barrels are skeet - marked by **$
• Stock & Forend: High-gloss checkered walnut
• Buttpad: Brown ventilated design
• Engraving: Classic Browning engraving across receiver and trigger guard
• Trigger: Single selective trigger
• Ejectors: Automatic
• Serial Number: 31845S70
• Condition: Great overall – original finish with normal signs of use, no structural issues

Condition Overview

• Retains strong bluing on barrel and receiver, with standard field use wear appropriate for a decades-old working shotgun
• Bore condition is clean and bright
• Stock and forend remain glossy with intact checkering and no structural damage, a few scattered handling marks

Production Details & Value Insight

• Superposed firearms were made in Belgium between 1931–1940 and 1948–1960, with Lightning-grade models produced into the 1970s
• The serial code “S70” identifies this as a 1970 model (12-gauge “S” with two-digit year code “70”)
• Lightning-grade Superposed shotguns are esteemed for upland and skeet shooting

FFL Required

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