Description
BROWNING OVER AND UNDER 12G LIGHTENING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY to get hands on a 12G Over and Under Browning Lightening Superposed Shotgun.
https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/superposed-shotgun.html
This link sheds some light for those who do not know about these fine guns. It also dates this particular gun to a late 1960 production. NOT BAD AT ALL given now 60 years old. These guns just get more sought after and collectable as time ticks by.
Barrels are a compact 26 3/8” (670mm) and no doubt help to balance the gun as well as it does. They also retain a good original finish with fixed chokes at approx. ½ and ¾. Chambers are standard ‘game, at 2 ¾” (70mm). Everything topped off with a narrow 5/16” (8mm) Ventilated Game Rib and Single Sight Bead.
Woodwork is in great overall condition with the chequering still clean, even crisp though I would not go to sharp. Semi-Pistol Prince of Wales grip with a pull at 14 3/8” (365mm). The quite Bonny but understated Stock really sets the gun off Very Nicely indeed. A few very minor marks too but nothing much. Remarkable given how long the gun has been about. Grain pattern is not fantastic but there is some and it is ‘quietly’ pleasing. If anything I would say the stock is also ever so slightly cast off for a left handed shot. That close to straight it will likely shoot from either shoulder unless you need a DEFINITE bend one way.
At 6 Lbs 15 ½ oz this is not a heavy gun for an over and under. It will make a great option for ‘walked up’ as well as any other discipline. The action is still reasonably tight though closes without force and was originally finished in light grey. It does look to have been carried about here and as such might benefit from a refinish. That said it would need to be as per original which would likely be all but impossible now. Personally, I would simply leave well alone and just enjoy it as is.
£1999.99
NOW, ENJOY THE JOURNEY THROUGH WHAT YOU CAN HAVE!
AS FOR THE THE STEEL SHOT DEBACLE -CON?
FIRST THING: Given lead is SO dangerous, can we ask about getting every lead water main replaced? After all, ANYONE with one of those still supplying water has zero choice. LETS PUT THAT QUESTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT.
That is every child’s grazed knee washed out with lead infested water (direct into their blood stream. Every glass of juice. Every cup of tea or coffee, Vegetables washed and cooked in the stuff. ALL that DELICIOUS Gravy. Cloths washed in it. Then we bath in the sodding lead infested stuff!
HOW DO THEY DEFEND THIS FACT?
THEN THERE ARE more and more Non-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. APPARENTLY 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:
NOW, TRY and help speed up availability. I WILL suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then 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!
On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site.
