Browning Superposed Skeet Diana Grade 26″ .410 Ga Blue & Grey Vent-Rib O/U Over-Under Shotgun & Case

SOLD FOR: $3,725.00
LSB#: 
181009GS07

Make: Browning

Model: Superposed Skeet Diana Grade (5F3 Model Code)

Serial Number: 07232PZ5F3

Year of Manufacture: 1981 (PZ Date code)

Gauge: .410, 2 1/2″ Shells

Action Type: Over Under O/U, Top Break, Single Selective Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors

Markings: The left side of the upper barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”, the right side is marked “SPECIAL STEEL .410 BORE – 2 1/2″ – 26″”. The right of the forend lug is marked “B”. The left of the top barrel just above the ejector arm is marked “**$”, found again on the left of the monoblock just below the ejector arm. The bottom-left of the monoblock is marked “07232”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with three proofs and “11” between the lugs. The bottom-right of the monoblock is marked “NP”. The top of the forend iron is marked “07232” and the inside of the forend is stamped “H7232N”. The top tang is marked with the serial number. The left of the cocking arm is marked “232”. The forend iron, monoblock shoulders and receiver have gorgeous full-coverage engraving with a pheasant scene on the left of the receiver, a dog and pheasant scene on the bottom, a duck scene on the right and a grouse in flight on the trigger guard.

Barrel Length: 26”, Vent-Rib

Choke: The barrels are fixed choked Skeet over Skeet

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a white bead in a base at the front and a smaller white mid-bead on the ventilated rib

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with beavertail forend with finger grooves, pistol grip, straight comb and ventilated brown rubber Browning recoil pad. The forend has some light wear on the top-inside edges approximately 3-4″ form the rear edge and there are some scattered light handling marks. The buttstock has a couple of light marks on each of the flat areas immediately beind the receiver on the sides, more notable on the right, a couple of minor marks on the comb and a couple more along the toe-line and light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 13 1/4″ to the back of the wood. Drop at comb is 1 1/2″, drop at heel is 2″. The pad is still supple with very light wear around the edges, in about Fine-plus condition. The stocks rate in about Fine-plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Grey

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bores.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. Assembled, only light tarnish on the trigger and light handling marks are visible. Disassembled, there is some very light wear on the barrels from the forend and light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a brown hard-sided Browning case with brass bolsters and latches, carry handle, brown pile interior with compartments for the barrel assembly, the stocked receiver assembly, three chokes and accessories. The case has a few light marks on the exterior, most on the bottom, and light wear on the interior from the contents, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: The Browning Superposed will always have a place in shotgun history as perhaps the most iconic over-under shotgun ever made. It was the final gift of John Browning and remains one of the most desirable shotguns to this day. While original grade designations were simple Roman numerals, in 1960 the grade designations changed. Grade V became the Diana grade, named for the Roman goddess of the hunt, associated with wild animals and the woodland and frequently accompanied by hounds. This Diana Grade Superposed is a .410 Skeet, with handy 26″ barrels and comes in a nice Browning luggage case. The shotgun is in Excellent condition with little sign of use and will make for a great skeet gun for the lucky winner. With its beautiful engraving and finish, this piece will take a prized place in any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California.

It looks like we made a mistake on this listing. Our research showed the “5F3” as a model code for a Superposed Skeet Diana Grade .410. It appears this is a Grade V Citori Skeet. Sorry for any confusion.

Browning Superposed Skeet Diana Grade 26" .410 Ga Blue & Grey Vent-Rib O/U Over-Under Shotgun & Case
Browning Superposed Skeet Diana Grade 26″ .410 Ga
Blue & Grey Vent-Rib O/U Over-Under Shotgun & Case