Browning Superposed 12Ga Lightning Field Stock, RKST, Unfinished (U-Inlet)
Product Description
Description: Browning Superposed 12Ga Lightning Field Stock, RKST, Unfinished (U-Inlet). This factory original stock will fit any 12 gauge Superposed shotgun with a U-Inlet and a short tang trigger guard. This stock is manufactured from walnut and features a field grade checkering pattern, "lightning" round knob grip and a factory fit butt plate. Midwest Gun Works cannot guarantee a color match on stocks and forends. To determine inletting style click HERE. It is recommended that all Browning parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith.
Please Note: This stock is a factory new Browning stock, however due to long term storage and transportation some stocks may have a slight blemish or impression. All Superposed stocks are manufactured "proud" and will require the inlets and side plates to be sanded down prior to final fit, and as such the stocks will need to be refinished after fitting, this includes stocks being sold as finished. Also: No returns will be accepted on any piece of wood being sold as blemished.
| Type: | Round Knob Short Tang |
| Gauge: | 12 Gauge |
| Inlet: | U-Inlet |
| Finish: | Unfinished |
| Checkering: | Field Grade Checkering |
| Pad/Plate: | Browning Factory Butt Plate |
Manufacturer: Browning
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Unfinished
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Material: Wood
- Models Fit: Browning Superposed
Specifications
- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Unfinished
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Material: Wood
- Models Fit: Browning Superposed
Know Your Gun
Browning Superposed History
The production of the Browning Superposed over/under shotgun began in 1931. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production through the Browning International Custom Shop.
The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning Superposed.
What "Configuration Type", "Tang Style", and "Inletting Style" is your Superposed?
- Locating your serial number
The true complete serial number of the Superposed can only be found underneath of the TOP LEVER. All other numbers represent production sequence only and are used by the factory to denote what barrel set is paired with an individual receiver. See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.
Figure 1-A - Reading Your Serial Number
Below, use the chart to determine the year your Superposed was manufactured.
Date Historic Information Serial Number Info 1931-1939 Production of the Superposed 12 ga. began in 1931. 1-17,000
Exact production figures are not available. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess at best.1939-1947 Production ceased during World War II 1948 17100-17200 1949 Production of the 20 ga. began. First series of numbers are for the 12 ga. Second series of numbers are for the 20 ga.
These serial numbers for each year from 1949-63 are best guess.12 ga.: 17201-20000
20 ga.: 100-17001950 12 ga.: 20001-21000
20 ga.: 1701-28001951 12 ga.: 21001-27000
20 ga.: 2801-21001952 12 ga.: 27001-33000
20 ga.: 3201-53001953 12 ga.: 33001-37000
20 ga.: 5301-67001954 12 ga.: 37001-43000
20 ga.: 6701-84001955 12 ga.: 43001-48000
20 ga.: 8401-94001956 12 ga.: 48001-54000
20 ga.: 9401-105001957 12 ga.: 54001-59000
20 ga.: 10501-115001958 12 ga.: 59001-68500
20 ga.: 11501-141801959 12 ga.: 68501-76500
20 ga.: 14181-170601960 12 ga.: 76501-86500
20 ga.: 17061-206401961 12 ga.: 86501-96500
20 ga.: 20641-238201962 12 ga.: 96501-99999
20 ga.: 23821-273001963-1968 From 1962 serial numbers were followed by the date of manufacture.
2S=12 gauge for the year 1962.
2V=20 gauge for the year 1962.
2F=28 gauge for the year 1962.
2J=.410 bore for the year 1962.
Example: 6556S2 = A 1962 Superposed 12 ga. shotgun with serial number 6556.S=12 gauge
V=20 gauge
F=28 gauge
J=.410 bore1969-1975 1969 started using two digits for the date of manufacture:
S=12 gauge
V=20 gauge
F=28 gauge
J=.410 bore
This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000.S=12 gauge
V=20 gauge
F=28 gauge
J=.410 bore1976-1986 In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
- Superposed Type:
213=12 gauge
233=20 gauge
173=28 gauge
183=.410 bore - Date of Manufacture is a two digit code:
Z=1, Y=2, X=3, W=4, V=5, T=6, R=7, P=8, N=9, M=0 - Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.
Serial Number Example:
213RT01001
This would be an Superposed 12 ga., manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.
Using the above chart you should now be able to distinguish the year and gauge of your Superposed.
- Superposed Type:
- Determining Tang Style
The Browning Superposed was manufactured with 3 "Tang Styles"
- Straight Tang also know as Superlight
- Long Tang
- Short Tang
Use Figure 1-B to determine the "Tang Style" of your Superposed.
Figure 1-B - Determining "Inletting" Type
Two "Inletting" types have been used in the production of Superposed Shotguns.
- "Y" Inlet
- "U" Inlet
Use Figure 1-C to determine what "Inletting" type your Super uses. Most pre 1967 Superposed were manufactured with the "Y" Inletting however, if your Superposed is a 1966, it could be a "Y" or "U" inlet.
Figure 1-C
With this information, you should be able to correctly identify the most important aspects of your Superposed.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the above information. If you are in need of more assistance or you have found the above information a useful shopping tool please contact us at [email protected].
