Browning BSS B/SS 28 Inch Modified / Full Choke 12 Gauge Ga 3 Inch Side By SxS Shotgun

SOLD FOR: $1,132
Make: Browning
Model: B-S/S
Serial Number: 02647RP158
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Top Lever Break Side by Side (SxS) with Single Selective Trigger and Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the left barrel is marked “”BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / ASSEMBLED IN KOREA WITH JAPANESE COMPONENTS” and the right side of the right barrel is marked “B-S/S SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA. SHELLS – 2 ¾” AND 3””. The lug that retains the forearm is marked “P” on the left and “2” on the right. The underside of the left barrel is marked with a “1” and the underside of the right barrel is marked with an incompletely struck “3”. The left barrel flat is marked with an “H” contained in an interrupted circle, “02647”, a circled “SP” proof with three line at the top, “NP”, “12”, “28”” and a single “*” denoting Full choke. The right barrel flat is marked with a circled “SP” proof with three line at the top, “NP”, “12”, “28”” and a double “**” denoting Modified choke. The inside of the forearm hardware is marked “02647RP158”. The left water table is marked with an “H” in an interrupted circle and in the recess between the water tables is marked “647”. The underside of the receiver is marked with a circled “R” over “BrowninG” with scroll engraving on the trigger guard, sides of the receiver and barrel latch lever. Beneath the barrel latch lever “02647RP158” is marked and “SAFE” is marked in a rectangle above the automatic safety.
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: The right barrel is choked Modified and the left barrel is choked Full.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a flattened steel bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut. The checkering appears unmarred and there are no chips, cracks or scratches in either stock. There are light general handling marks, an interrupted mark on the left side of the buttstock and a small series of compression marks at the toe. If the condition of the wood wasn’t so nice, these marks might not even warrant mention. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the “BrowninG” marked black plastic buttplate that is in Fine condition. The drop at the comb is about 1 5/8” and the drop at the heel is about 2 ½”. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling marks. There are several small marks through the finish of the barrel and that’s about it. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear except as discussed. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and the automatic safety is applied upon moving the top lever. We have not fired this shotgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Browning Side by Side or BSS as it’s known is famous for reliability and longevity. They are almost impossible to wear out. This example shows more signs of safe rash than shooting, so there is virtually no wear whatsoever yet. It has a single selective trigger with the selector in the rear of the trigger guard where it is easy to access. It balances just ahead of the barrel hinge and points well with its 28” barrels. This would make a great field gun for the larger upland birds and a great cowboy action shooting side by side, if you were willing to subject this nice shotgun to such hard use.

Browning BSS B SS 28 Inch Modified Full Choke 12 Gauge Ga 3 Inch Side By SxS Shotgun
Browning BSS B SS 28 Inch Modified Full Choke 12 Gauge Ga 3 Inch Side By SxS Shotgun