Twist 1:12" Capacity 2 + 1 LOP 13 3/4" Browning Safari Dangerous Game .458 WIN MAG - NO SALT After Silver Nitrate Test - Ready To Hunt. Mag. Mag., . Min, Belgian-made Browning Hi-Power Safari rifle Olympian-grade chambered in 30-06 with a 22 1/2 inch barrel, bright & shiny bore, engraved receiver, and carved stock. Hinged Floorplate w/engraving, I believe this rifle was manufactured in 1969. The rifle has a hinged magazine floorplate. Part of this was stock design, and partly because on the non-magnum rifles, Browning used a cheesy plastic buttplate that accentuated recoil when it was not busy slipping off your shoulder. Browning Belgium Safari .244 Pencil Barrel In NRA Perfect Condition. This is an FN Browning made in Belgium on a controlled feed Mauser action, and features a, If any of you guys know of a better Deer rifle than this one please let me know Belgium made Browning Safari bolt acyion rifle in 30-06 caliber. According to Mr. Buck: Morton Salt had developed a salt-solution drying process that had been successfully used in the furniture industry. NEW. Selling as used in very good condition with some scratches on the stoc, An excellent Browning Safari rifle243 WinSako actionstepped barrel24" heavy barrelno sightsmade in 1967.Redfield basebeautiful original bright blue barrel and actionmin, Browning Belgium Safari .257 Roberts. Cal. MADE IN BEGLIUM! There are many top-quality, modern trigger and safety assemblies (available from Brownells: www.brownells.com) that are easily installed, as well as hinged floorplates. 1961 "A" changed to "E" prefix 5 digits or less. a0I1@Ab66qI0 j@sCCQ"gX"P\rX#G800G6"-)|dd}yl*{] pCDV6N peHt=P:311T. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. 215 primers for 2,700 fps. Feb 8, 2017 (Edited) "Saltwwod" guns were generally bracketed from 1967-1973, with a higher percentage of production in the higher grades. Browning Arms long-lasting relationship with FN began around 1897, when John Browning contracted the firm in Belgium to manufacture his Model 1899 pistol, as well as many subsequent rifles, shotguns and pistols. the serial number is L5628. SHOOTER13 likes this. I can't make head nor tails out of the serial number information in Matt Eastman's Guide to Browning Belgium Sporting Firearms 1903-1994. The production of the A-Bolt bolt action rifle began in 1985.Serial Number Info. Standard Safari Grade markings and features. If it were left handed, I would own it. This increased the receivers rigidity, improved the rifles appearance and further distinguished it from surplus actions. Bob's Gun Shop Inc. Po Box 200 Royal AR 71968 MILLIONS OF GUN PARTS !! Manafactured in 1973. December 2018 Browning tested it and there were no problems, so Browning bought the process in 1965. No.1973 X73" suffix after Ser. Like New Condition. No.1971 X71" suffix after Ser. Browning Belgium Safari .257 Roberts. It has polished blued steel "Sako" style Medium bolt action with chromed bolt as seen in the photo. These rifles were offered in a variety of options, including this Safari Grade example. Howells, in Gray, Maine, has a Safari Grade in .30/06, no rust that I can see, nearly perfect metal, but some gouges in the stock. Browse all new and used Browning Belgium Rifles - Safari for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. Upon receiving the Keith rifle, I took it to my 100-yard range with several handloads. Browning FN "High-Power", .243 Winchester cal. 0000013298 00000 n Mechanically excellent. The High-Power became a victim during an era when costs for traditional machining methods, labor and hand craftsmanship soared. The box is very good with light edge wear. Also Browning added the "L" and their own S/N block in about 1961-1962. My guess would be that S/N 8541Z8 above is a 1968. Mauser Action) P: Olympian Grade (F.N. (Code "8" is duplicated for 1958 and 1968.) In 1960, Browning introduced the FN High Power bolt-action, made in Belgium along distinctly American lines. Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. 98% Condition 1962 Beautiful Safari! 0000010092 00000 n Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Has the classic Lawson thumbhole stock made of deluxe figured walnut. Browning BAR Mark II Safari BOSS 4 RD 270 Win 22" Rifle. The FN Sporter Deluxe (left) was first imported to the U.S. in 1947. 12 1953H1-H6600 L1-L4450 1954H6601-H39700 L4451-L45250 1955H39701-H83450 L45251-L83600 1956H83451-H100000 L83601-L99877 1956M1-M35250 G1-G35450 1957M35251-M86300 G35451-G85950 Rifle has very minor nics on stock and bluing is like new. The rifle has a hinged magazine floorplate. Machining and finish work were of top quality. No. No. I think the song was, Theres No Reason to Laugh at the Average Giraffe.. Browning Safari (MADE IN FINLAND), chambered in 243 Winchester. No.1970 X70" suffix after Ser. We collect rifles such as you have, and I would be interested in Year of Manufacture: 1962 C&R. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. ring mauser configuration as they were made from 1960-1964. Commercial 98 actions began appearing soon after the Model 1898s introduction and were quickly utilized by prominent European gunmakers such as J.P. Sauer, Krieghoff, Merkel, the British firms Gibbs, Rigby and Holland & Holland, and the noted American firms of Griffin & Howe, Hoffman Arms and others. 24" barrel, Bases w/ 1" rings. The .284 Sako actions were introduced in 1965. Historical Letters Available xref Although the stock finish was gloss (or semigloss), which was popular at the time, it was a high-quality finish. The real problem with the High Power woodwork is the salt-stock curse. Description: Browning Sako FINLAND .308 Win Safari PENCIL Barrel 1964 Rifle This is an auction for a Browning Safari Grade .308 Winchester caliber Bolt action Rifle that was made in FINLAND in 1964. The problem is it just doesn't look like a Browning serial number. It has a high grade walnut, Monte-carlo stock, bedding block, 9 lug, fluted bolt, floated 24" barrel, deep blue steel, detachable mag that also swings on the floor plate, adjustable trigger. For example, the bolt stop was smaller and had an external spring, but it was still robust. NICE WOOD WITH JUST A FEW MARKS. . startxref or Best Offer. 1969 Single letter (Y, Z, or L) followed by last 2 digits of year of mfg. The markings are crisp. VINTAGE GUN SCOPES FORM AND FUNCTION GUARANTEE. The High-Power rifles were available in popular calibers from .243 Winchester to .458 Winchester Magnum; however, the majority were for .30-06-length (3.340 inches) and .375 H&H-length (3.600 inches) cartridges. 0000007760 00000 n October 2018. . $ 2,799.00. Browning Belgium Safari bolt action rifle in 30-06 caliber. $7.50 shipping. in 1969 changed format to XXXX 9L and followed that formatthrough the end of their manufacture. SAFARI GRADE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. The number preceeding the L in the serial number denoted theyear, but there was no letter preceeding it in 1961. It didnt help. 161 40 . BROWNING SERIALIZATION 1975 TO CURRENT:In 1975 Browning began using the two (2) letter codesystem (located in the middle of the serial number) fordetermining the year of manufacture. Various game scenes were common on the floorplate, like this .338 Winchester Magnum appropriately engraved with a grizzly bear. The short The trigger guard and floorplate were lightly engraved and highlighted with gold. Morgan, UT 84050 Redfield 3X-9X scope. Very Rare Caliber. in 1962, 3LXXXX in 1963, etc. is a pre 1968 rifle). 97+% BLUE. The Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifles were made from 1959 to 1974. Sell your Powerful Assault Rifles, which Hillary wont let you keep anyway, and get one. Its nearly unbreakable design has helped it become hugely popular among sportsman, big-game hunters, guides and professional hunters. The rifle has a nice European walnut stock, showing only a few light handling marks. Like New Condition. Hi. RARE Caliber AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE SITE. The FN rifles ran from 1960 to 1974, at which time Sako actions were used exclusively. Browning Safari Bolt Action Rifle. This would be an A-Bolt II Gold Medallion rifle, manufactured in 1985 with the serial number 01001. We have not fired this rifle. It was a rifle built by people who gave a damn about what they were doing. This rifle has seen some field use and is sure to provide years of excellent future use as well. . as denoted by the L in the serial number (dead give away since it However, he said in 1969 you may find a rifle with the "6" missing, which would make it a 1969. The There was a total of 6,000 Sako short, Guns Listing ID: 737231On consignment we have a Browning Hi-Power Safari bolt action rifle in .270 Winchester. 24 bbl. The problem continued to show up until 1972, but in smaller numbers. }aUf!o]:zagICU3=by5unjzIx,^lNbgfk%v g;z+@;=kE`loq,lbjn7}-K"7M1poYg$@"@2k&lB@6 t.Y+f&Lyc]c=k9F"EAlU~{aY HFP:29Ex_u 25" ?~iG%|WD_K!hl_ (g EdV;LYNvf9'gw^Cm{28c*`45e8 ;0io8h ~X}~r6jR,0~xt*CKAADV{@JGW|. k'E4}tY?$%C8Ur@AXFTED#{v ;@o}EXTvPj iB hCN5@/z3t8 t_Rs.;1CRu tEYG Mag. Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue, some discoloration on the bolt handle, stock varnish beginning to craze, and sharp stock checkering. Iron sights were standard, though many rifles were ordered without sights. Fiberglass or Kevlar, with a nice, thick recoil pad and pillar bedding, can work wonders for a rifle. The serial number found on your gun has the answer. Because the High Power is still one of the best of the innumerable Mauser-actioned sporters. 1959) .264 Win. Please review all photo's and ask questions. SPONSORED. As previously indicated, the rust bluing was beautifully colored, deep in appearance and durable. It proved an excellent field rifle and accounted for elk, deer, antelope and black bear. endstream endobj 162 0 obj <>]/Pages 148 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 163 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Fields[]>> endobj 164 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[45.0024 45.0024 477.002 693.002]/Type/Page>> endobj 165 0 obj <> endobj 166 0 obj <> endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 168 0 obj <> endobj 169 0 obj <> endobj 170 0 obj [195 0 R] endobj 171 0 obj <>stream We have here the ICONIC Belgium made Browning BAR Safari 270 set up for accuracy, adjustable personalized fit, with excelent recoil managment 1969 Browning BAR Safari 270 Cal 24, Browning Safari 300 Win Mag with 24" custom heavy barrel by Shooters Service and Dewey. Your gun is a 1959 model and will have a diamond of no checkering surrounded by checkering on the bottom of forearm. Beautiful. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / St LOUIS Mo. The number preceeding the L in the serial number denoted theyear, but there was no letter preceeding it in 1961. YEAR STD.12 LT.WT. The underside of the bolt handle is marked 7819, the top has a proof mark. Mag. Browning Tangent Sight Model. *Where did this come from? New Old Stock Browning Safari .243 Winchester, Bolt-Action Rifle, 22" Light Barrel with Sights, Glossy Wood Stock, Blued Barrel Finish, Sling Studs, MFG 1973, With Box. No. Overall a really nice looking Safari Grade that looks as if it spent the majority it's years in the safe. In 1976, Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. Action Type: Bolt Action with Hinged Magazine. 0000006950 00000 n By 1960, Browning Arms recognized the obvious void in its product line and began importing the High-Power rifle to compete with other U.S. companies. Save big on firearms, accessories, tactical gear, clothing, and ammunition from now until March 29. Olympian Grade High-Power rifles featured French Gray receivers that were scroll engraved, and many of these rifles were signed by the engraver. Very little signs of handling mar, Browning Safari sako action. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. Rear Sight For Browning Fn Safari Grade Rifle. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code. $69.99 (Save up to . Chambered in .243 with the very sought after 22 pencil barrel, this gun was made in 1965 and remains in very fine original co, Browning Safari Grade bolt action with the early long extractor in 30/06 caliber with Redfield 2 - 7 variable power scope. Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro 300 Win Mag 3+1 26" MB Fluted Tungsten Gray Cerakote Accent Graphic Bla. 0000013770 00000 n & Sako High Power Rifles: Year . The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Info based on what I can physically see on the gun itself as well as some online research. 0000043977 00000 n David E. Petzal Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. 0000062097 00000 n 0000004912 00000 n Any other info regarding these rifle will be appreciated. Browning Hi Power Safari ~.243 Winchester, BELGIAN BROWNING HI POWER SAFARI RIFLE OLYMPIAN 30-06, "Harry Lawson Custom Browning Safari Grade .22-250 (R38135). Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Browning Hi-Power - Spur Model. Belgium. SAFARI GRADE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. The bolt-handles were matt-chromed, the stocks were shiny, and were of either plain European walnut or very showy claro walnut from America. No.1968 X8" suffix after Ser. Tolerances were held to much tighter specifications than were military actions. 0000004773 00000 n No . THIS IS CHAMBERED IN .30-06 ACKLEY IMPROVED!!! If anything is incorrect . . This deserves a digression, and the following comes from Ned Schwings book Browning Superposed: John M. Brownings Last Legacy via Shotgunreport.com, by Bruce Buck, a person of the very highest literary and moral worth. CONDITION: very . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on serial numbers and dates of manufacture are accurate, records on early production models such as the Auto-5 and Superposed shotguns were not included due to the complexity of numbers, models and grades offered. <<1B5EE935609E5240A2EB9B2801D310B7>]/Prev 951652>> No. rifles and if you have questions please The gun was made in 1964, 0000047880 00000 n No, 1956-Mid. It has been manufactured in countless countries, resulting in variances in quality, materials, etc. Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: FN SAFARI Serial Number: 5L 32973 Caliber Info:.270 Win Condition: Collector Quality Action: FN MAUSER ACTION . . 0000004885 00000 n 1972 72T or 72E prefix before Ser. One Browning Place WE DO NOT SHIP INTER, 1962 Browning Safari 30/06 L ext. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 1961 1T or "1A" or 1E prefix before Ser. It was made in 1961. 1958 to 1968 - The last digit of the year was used. Item Description: Translate description MANUFACTURER/IMP BY: Browning Viana/Imp BACO, Inc MODEL: Winchester XPR VIAS HUNTER ACTION TYPE: Bolt Action Rifle CALIBER/GA: .30-06 Serial #: 357ZT02459 BBL/OAL: 24" BBL. What strategies can be used to maximize the impact of a press release? bolt action rifle. SUPER RARE! Standard markings and features. It features a standing brown bear with a mountainous background on the floorplate, a snarling mountain lion on the trigger guard bow, a bull elk bugling on the right receiver ring and a bull moose in a swamp on the left receiver ring. Short action cartridges (.243 and .308 Winchester) were produced in limited quantities on the '98 action. An Olympian Grade rifle is shown with a hand-carved and checkered stock.
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