"Generally speaking, are these "upgraded" shotguns worth less or more? Have you seen quality of the work on these guns as equal, or better than the Browning sold versions? Do I have the wrong understanding about these guns being "different" in the market than factory to retailer sold Browning superposed shotguns (meaning, is a Midas a Midas, as longs as it looks like a Midas, and engraved by the same person Browning used?)"

As a former Browning Super collector, I would not even look at an upgrade and even a refinished salt wood gun of which i have been offered a few. As to Angelo Bee, I wouldn't purchase anything he worked on but that is my opinion of his work.
Superposed Super Light Weights or Superlights are a very interesting history, initially introduced in Field 12 and 20 they have weight modifications that resulted in 12 ga 26&1/2"(65cm) gun at about 6# 8oz and 20 ga of 5# 10oz. Later after they were discontinued and after the P Grades failed, they were re-introduced but the weight was substantially more with a 20 ga Pointer I had just over 6#'s. I sold all of them and kept one original 20 gauge field Grade at 5# 10oz, surely one of the most delightful o/u to ever carry in the field.

"I've been looking at a 20 gauge Angelo bee upgrade. It is beautifully done, the upgrade includes the engraving, wood and checkering.

It appears as the same engraving pattern as any midas grade I have seen thus far. I'm just trying to get a bead on whether this would appreciate at the same level as any other superposed midas grade. This is why I am seeking the opinions of those who are trading in these, enjoy collecting them, and understand the market and guns better."

My opinion is to purchase an original Midas Grade checking the serial # with the Browning Historian, Glen Jenson to confirm authenticity and have an expert evaluation of the gun in hand.
A Higher grade Super is not just engraving and wood work but consists of varying degrees of better internal work that depends on the grade that is not visible without taking the gun apart.

"I am also quite intrigued by the superposed superlight 20 gauge. It looks like a great field gun! I like the superposed complexity and solidity. "

These are great guns but be aware that they are NOT suitable for steel shot and are only chambered in 2&3/4", a few have 28" barrels but seems a waste on these guns. I have liked all I have had but a 12 gauge Pigeon was probably my favorite!-Dick

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