Fs book, the browning superposed, john m browning s last legacy, by ned schwing. Browning s last legacy by ned schwing hardcover book, 496 pages see other available editions description chronicles the history of north americas bestselling over and under gun. Im not, just wondered why browning superposed commands such a high price. Even more uncommon is a gun that changes the way you think about firearms. You can get a book to teach your poodle to behave in the home or car.
A nice a copy of ned schwings classic book on browning superposed shotguns. Ned schwing krause publications, as new condition for sale by jim king 1 on gunsamerica 984350299. Schwings browning superposed is one of the best gun books that ive ever read and ive read quite a few. It was his last firearm design and a labor of love. Its a shorter barrel length and doesnt havent all the fancy engraving. Ned schwing krause publications, as new condition for sale by jim king 1 on gunsamerica 942496832. Buy browning superposed parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The title of this book is browning superposed and it was written by ned schwing. Katie and jessie dave schiller sidelock registered. Ned schwing books list of books by author ned schwing. Dear technoid, please discuss the browning superposed salt problem and how to detect this defect.
Operation and care of browning superposed shotguns reprint description. I have a 1952 browning superposed 12 gauge shotgun. Browning also reasoned the superposed would be one of the last firearms regulated out of existence but instead of modern day gun grabbers, browning was more concerned by conservationists of the day who referred to browning s other design, the widely popular auto5 as game exterminators as mentioned in ned schwings book, the browning superposed, the definitive word on the history of the superposed from inception to the final days of production. I believe your browning to be a standard grade 1 12ga shotgun and the manufacture year you listed is in line with what the blue book shows. Firearm blueing and browning stackpole classic gun. A look back at the browning superposed browning shotguns browning superposed browning superposed shotgun. Ned schwing offers serial numbers, sales figures, and total number sold by gauge with rare photos and official company records. This sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. Browning s last legacy by ned schwing online at alibris. I simply sanded down the trap stock to make it fit perfectly. The shotgun stood upright in a museumquality case, halogen lamps kindling the mystique of the prodigal son. Interesting and beautiful, it provides an extraordinary amount of historical and technical detail, along with extensive highquality photography documenting hundreds of. American rifleman a look back at the browning superposed.
The browning superposed was the first citation needed over and under shotgun design to be produced. Book for sale ned schwings browning superposed guns. Brownings last legacy by ned schwing it has a slight bump on middle of spine and the dust jacket has a small tear on the upper left hand corner. Brownings last legacy by ned schwing online at alibris. From the publishers of gun lists standard catalog of firearms, and more on. Sep 04, 2011 i have a 1952 browning superposed 12 gauge shotgun. Ned s 21 book covers the gun part better, and i was hoping the superposed book would be its equal.
The book chronicles the history of north americas best selling over and under gun. Chronicles the history of north americas bestselling over and under gun. The superposed introduced a wide variety of innovations including the single select trigger and overunder design. John browning apparently began designing the superposed overunder shotgun in 1922. Forums shotguns browning superposed shotgun 1955 browning superposed 12 ga. Blueing on the barrel is excellent, showing some wear on han. Books by ned schwing author of standard catalog of. Interesting and beautiful, it provides an extraordinary amount of historical and technical detail, along with extensive highquality photography documenting hundreds of wood and engraving patterns. Your revolver is a model 193 and i did find some information listed in the standard catalog of smith and wesson firearms. Browning superposed book by schwing trap shooters forum. Nov 19, 2014 its a european version of the belgian browning superposed. You can probably still get it from through our sr shotgun book portal. John browning was known as a dedicated and tireless innovator and experimenter who sought breakthrough consumeroriented features and performance and reliability improvements in small arms designs. It has been out of print for several years, it is well written and has a good deal of information on the superposed, and it is the only book on the superposed.
Sold, book, the browning superposed by ned schwing trap. Browning superposed, browning superposed serial numbers. If you love the superposed as i do, you simply must have this book. These are no longer in print and havent been for sometime i believe. Aug 28, 2014 perhaps what you heard referred to that unfortunate model. For sporting, my ou 12 of choice is a belgianmade fn special trap no. The browning superposed in front of us was a oneofakind called golden days.
There are also sections on the browning family business history and the engraved, deluxe and custom browning superposed shotguns. It came with 2 sets of barrellmod and full ans skeet skeet. It has the original owners name and address stamp on the inside of the first page, otherwise it shows very little if any use at all. Rarely has one gun changed the face of the firearms industry. Browning s last legacy by ned schwing 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He conceived it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership. Serial numbers 117,000 were produced from 1931 through 1939. Enhance your enjoyment of your browning superposed with this scarce, outofprint premium book.
The browning superposed broadway shotgun is a variant of the. Operation and care of browning superposed shotguns reprint. He did not retire from his career in his later years, but dedicated his entire adult life literally to his last day to these pursuits. Full text of browning superposed see other formats superpos. An email is coming in about 10 minutes trap shooters forum. This gun is pictured on page 294 in the browning superposed book by ned schwing. Its basically a belgian browning superposed olympic bunker gun. Mine is 10,xxx serial number matte rib 12 ga superposed.
Bill dear bill, the best discussion of the browning salt wood issue is in ned schwings browning superposed book krause press, 1996. Browning superposed john m brownings last legacy by ned schwing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The browning superposed by ned schwing 1st edition book. Browning also reasoned the superposed would be one of the last firearms regulated out of existence but instead of modern day gun grabbers, browning was more concerned by conservationists of the day who referred to browning s other design, the widely popular auto5 as game exterminators as mentioned in ned schwings book, the. Browning exhibition made in 1972, d5 style engraving pattern. There are serial numbers, sales figures, and total number of guns sold by guage. Browning s last legacy has 1 available editions to buy at half price books. Browning superposed shotgun is what you have superposed shotguns are very collectable when in top condition. The book was published in 1996 as a limited hardbound edition by krause publications, isbn 08734504. Browning s motto says it all regarding this title the best there is.
Ned schwings the browning superposed, krause, 1996. Browning s last legacy 97808734503 by schwing, ned and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This reprint contains the original instructions for takedown, assembly, and care of browning superposed shotguns. This design was considered revolutionary in the 1930s, but it was later found that browning had already made a model of this. Browning superposed book for sale trap shooters forum. Oct 21, 2016 discussion in browning superposed shotgun started by manxmariner, oct 21, 2016. Aug 16, 2014 i believe your browning to be a standard grade 1 12ga shotgun and the manufacture year you listed is in line with what the blue book shows. Browning superposed book by ned schwing description. It is superlative and i prefer its handling to the essential. It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 496 pages in the book. The browning superposed ned schwings classic books at.
Discussion in browning superposed shotgun started by manxmariner, oct 21, 2016. Browning superposed book by ned schwing the doublegun. Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly. Each gauge has a seperate serial number series after 1949.
Ned schwing offers serial numbers, sales figures, and total number sold by gauge with. When i bought it it had a 17 lop,and i had this changed by a gunsmith to a 14 14 lop, and had the stock and fore arm refinished with an oil finish. The superposed is a robust shotgun, noted for its reliability, as well as its heft. Browning grade 1, superposed, skeet dave riffle gun sales. Best regards, bruce buck the technoid writing for shotgun report, llc often in. Browning s last legacy by ned schwing it has a slight bump on middle of spine and the dust jacket has a small tear on the upper left hand corner. Ned schwings definitive book on the b25 the browning superposed krause publications, 1996, mentions that the highest quality browning factory production of all time was in the early and mid 60s.
Value of browning superposed the firearms forum the. This is a very nice first edition book by ned schwing entitled the browning superposed about the browning shotguns. I bought two of the superposed books and happened to get a mint. I have a new still wrapped in plastic cover the browning superposed by ned schwing. Browning superposed john brownings by ned schwing abebooks. The superposed shotgun gun digest books guns prices. Values have a wide range due to so many variations and grades of the superposed and. The secret of the browning superposed shotgun life. Fs book, the browning superposed, john m brownings last legacy, by ned schwing. I have owned browning superposed b25s from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The internets best resource for shotgun information.
See all books authored by ned schwing, including standard catalog of military firearms, 1870 to the present. Nov 10, 2010 browning also reasoned the superposed would be one of the last firearms regulated out of existence but instead of modern day gun grabbers, browning was more concerned by conservationists of the day who referred to brownings other design, the widely popular auto5 as game exterminators as mentioned in ned schwings book, the. John browning had envisioned it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership and was designed to be the first over under shotgun that was affordable to the general population. Fit and finish of superposed shotguns reflect browning s legacy for quality well above the norm. Modified over improved, single selective trigger, ejectors. Ned schwings most popular book is hatchers notebook, revised edition classic gun books series. Perhaps what you heard referred to that unfortunate model. Browning superposedjohn m browning s last legacy by ned. All of this comes from the best book on the browning. What is the value of a browning superposed shotgun answers. Ned schwing has 27 books on goodreads with 174 ratings. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Books by ned schwing author of standard catalog of military. The browning superposed was last firearm to be designed by john browning and one of the first overunder shotgun designs to be commercially produced.
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