BROWNING 20G B325 Grade III OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN.

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FOR SALE, BROWNING 20G B325 Grade III OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN.

20g Browning B325 Grade III / 3 Boxlock Ejector Over and Under Shotgun. Never many of these about at the best of times. Add to that, many consider these older versions far superior to the modern and later options. This is date stamped as manufactured in 1986 making it over 30 years old.

Given that the gun is in truly remarkable condition. It simply MUST have been sat in a cabinet, locked away for most of those 30 plus years! 28” (710mm) Multi-Choke Barrels with 3” (75mm) chambers and a 10mm double beaded rib.
That makes this a SPORTING version and as such slightly heavier than a true Game dedicated gun. They are always generally slightly heavier. Basically, to help with recoil from a 50 or more bird lay out and come with this wider rib. Game guns generally have a 1/4″ (6mm) rib and are slightly lighter. They are best suited and designed for predominantly shooting quarry. However, in reality, both work equally well for either discipline.

Chokes currently fitted are detailed with II and III notches which should equate to ¾ and ½. My gauge puts them at ½ and ¼ but in real terms with so little difference it ACTUALLY DOESN’T matter.

The Bright Finished Single Selective Trigger Action is engraved with Partridge to both sides. Stock pull measures to 13 5/8” (345mm) and has some Excellent Pattern. Overall dimension of the gun to 44 ¼” (1125mm) and tips scales at only 6 Lb 7 ½ oz. (2.935 Kg).
YES, this IS an old gun given 1986 manufacture. Yet SOMEHOW, AMAZINGLY still not far off as new. Anyone out there (from the MANY) who consider older guns like this are FAR SUPERIOR? If so, I suggest you come and look at this for yourself. There is NOTHING to disappoint with this now 40-year-old gun.

£1599.99

As for the Lead Sh-t ‘FIASCO’? READ ON:

THERE ARE more and more None Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern day shooting. IF its so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters how is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?

Anyway, take a look for yourself:

https://www.hortonguns.com/?page_id=819

NOW, to TRY and help speed up availability I WILL also suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ALL of us start to ask whoever we buy from why they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.

YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!

Sadly Steve has now given up on the UK Gun Trade and left for the US. HOPEFULLY a major producer will adopt and cartridges will eventually travel back this way.                                                    

RING for an update and keep checking the web site.