The original Browning superposed were field,pigon,Diana,pointer,and midas grades. In that that order.
That's pretty close. The naming convention changed over the years, but the order, from low to high, was Field, Pigeon, Pointer, Diana, and Midas during the 1960's. During the 1950s the naming convention and order was Grade I (Field equivelent), II (Pigeon equivelent), III (later replaced by the pointer), IV (later discontinued), V (Diana equivelent), and VI (Midas eqvivelent).
The value of a Diana will various dramatically based on a whole gamit of issues. Below is a rough price range depending on what exactly you're holding:
A 1971, short tang, Broadway trap, skeet/skeet chokes, aftermarket recoil pad, unsigned, in average shape will be on the low end...maybe $4000-$5000.
If you have a 1955 Grade V, 20 ga, lightening, long tang, 28" barrels, mod/ic chokes, Funken signed, original horn buttplate, excellent shape, original hard case, you will be looking more in the $13000-$16000.
The value of a 1971 Browning 12 gauge Diana Grade Superposed Lightning shotgun with a two-barrel set in a case can vary significantly based on its condition, documentation, and market demand. Typically, such a shotgun can range from $3,000 to $7,000 or more. Factors like original finish, the presence of accessories, and provenance can further influence its worth. It's advisable to consult a firearms appraiser or a trusted auction house for a more accurate valuation.
You must contact Browning.
It's a high end setup for a Browning shotgun. You can find the serial number under the tang.
This was a Winchester reproduction High Grade shotgun made by Miroku (Browning). 850 were made in 1993 only.
Blue Book of Gun Values has a description.
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Its a 12 guage over/under shotgun.
With the letters mv in the middle of your serial number,this indicates that your Browning Cynergy shotgun was made in the year 2005.As far as the grade of your Browning shotgun,I would go to there web site and you should be able to distinguish the grade level by description and or photos that are located there.
A Browning side by side 20 gauge shotgun in Grade I,with a original finish of between 70%-90% will bring between 1,000-1,800 dollars.
1978
Go to Browning.com to date it. For the Grade, you will either have to provide a detailed description or get a book on Brownings.
What gauge and grade is it?