23 October 2011, 19:44
brad mayAll Superposed models were made in Belgium.
24 October 2011, 20:52
StonecreekI can't tell you the years, but the flat-bottomed pistol grip was used on the Belgian Superposed shotguns during most of the 1970's (at least) and reverted to the round knob sometime later.
24 October 2011, 22:26
brad mayActually, the flat knob didn't come out till 66'-67'.
The round knob was used before that.
I've seen some round knob's on high grade guns post 67' and I suppose you could special order a round knob on any gun.
I see your looking for a 20 ga.
Good luck, they come dear. I have a 1949 20 ga. I like the early 20's. They came with a slimer stock and forend.
25 October 2011, 20:02
Jeff WemmerThe "Round Knob Long Tang" made a resurgence in the early 80s. All B-25 presentation guns were made RKLT / Straight grip...In fact, thae majority of FN custom shop guns have been made RKLT in the past 25 years.
The "Flat knob" guns ran from about 65-66 - through 70s.
However when the B-25 (Superposed) went into "Custom Shop" only production, Round knob guns custom ordered and the stock "Classic" models became the norm - I've owned a ton of post 1980 guns with RKLT.
Important to note that up to this day, you can order a Superposed any way you like it!
Just a little FYI.