Type: Used
Make: Browning
Model: BSS w/ Straight Stock
Serial Number: 01216RP358
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Caliber: 12ga 3″
Capacity: 2rd
Action: Side by side – Break open
Markings to note: “Assembled in Korea with Japanese Parts”
Barrel Length: 28″ – Choked (Full * & Improved Modified **)
Sights: front bead
Finish: Blued
Bore Condition: Bright
Length of Pull: 14″
Overall Condition: Shotgun is in nearly new collectors grade condition. Original owner commented that it may have only ever been assembled at Browning during test firing. Receiver and barrel show nearly no wear where the two would go together. Finish is in brilliant condition and fully intact. Original case is in nearly perfect condition with only some very minor scuffs from storage over the years. Shotgun overall is in nearly perfect 98% – 99% overall condition.
Includes: Original wood/leather Browning case, key for case, and a Replica of the original manual.
Additional Notes: The Browning BSS (Browning Side by Side) is a classic American side-by-side shotgun known for its craftsmanship and reliability. Produced from 1971 to 1987, the BSS was offered in various configurations, including different barrel lengths and stock styles. This listing, manufactured in 1978, features a 28-inch barrel with a straight stock, adding to its classic appearance. This particular shotgun is in exceptional condition, showing nearly none sign of wear and retaining its original finish. It comes with its original wood/leather Browning case, key, and a replica of the original manual, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors.
