Have sitting here an early Browning O/U 12, Belgium made, SN 14173, appears to be an early 1930's make. Aside from being made in the first couple years, any redeeming qualities of the early mfg? Gun is in good condition. Does not have vent or solid rib. Matt pattern on barrel top with funky front sight. Manual safety. 3" chambers as noted on barrel. Appears to be a grade 1, as #1 stamped on barrel flat or whatever it's called on an O/U. What did they call this O/U, a Superposed?? Never did understand what that meant either. At a gun show years ago, I witnessed a gun dealer who sat fondling an early Browning he just bought from some unsuspecting soul and was so enamored with it as he chirped about the recoil function setting the hammer for the second shot. Is this a function to be so cherished? This gun does have ejectors as it seems to chuck the hulls 5 corn rows over. Any thoughts appreciated. RMC
