The top of the receiver has four drilled, tapped and screw filled holes for the addition of a scope base. so, here's what I've got. Further divided whether it has the FN Mauser action or Sako action. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE SITE. Standard Safari Grade markings and features. We have most owner's manuals online. This is speculation but I'm sure it's correct based on serial numbers of rifles I have owned. The modern button-style sliding safety, located to the right of the bolt sleeve, was out of the way for installing a scope, and was a three-position design. The Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifles were made from 1959 to 1974. %PDF-1.3 % startxref . SAFARI GRADE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. Manafactured in 1971. David E. Petzal 0000016263 00000 n 031001226. . The front sight is a sourdough, while the folding rear sight is adjustable and housed in a base. VINTAGE GUN SCOPES FORM AND FUNCTION GUARANTEE. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered European walnut with a Monte Carlo comb and left side cheek piece; two quick disconnect swivel studs are installed into the stock. The price is $750 or so, and this one is a bargain. to be 1964, the year FN/Browning rifle had a serial number of four numerals following a single-letter prefix. Born in 1855, John M. Browning dedicated his life to inventing revolutionary firearms that were desitned to shape the future. in 1969 changed format to XXXX 9L and followed that formatthrough the end of their manufacture. Morgan, UT 84050 Serial #36658, mfg. The gun came out of the Browning factory in the early. No. However, it had been salt-cured rather than by the slower kiln-drying or air-drying processes. Elmer Keiths rifle has a George Hoenig- style claw mount that allowed quick detachment of the Leupold M7 4x scope for iron sight use. The .284 Sako actions were introduced in 1965. 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. . Mauser Action) P: Olympian Grade (F.N. In 1976, Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. I went to the Browning website to try to date the rifle, but I could not find it on their list of firearms. 0000010785 00000 n 0000003451 00000 n The receiver engraving coverage is classified as full coverage, and the trigger guard and floorplate were likewise fully engraved with game scenes while scroll engraving graced the bridge and barrel. (The metal is nice, but the stock looks like it was used to paddle the Allagash on a regular basis.) No. NICE WOOD WITH JUST A FEW MARKS. Browning chose instead to offer these cartridges, as well as the .222 Remington, .222 Remington Magnum and .22-250 Remington, for Sako Finnish-built rifles that have a reputation for top-notch accuracy. Browning FN Mauser Safari .264 Win. 98% Condition 1962 Beautiful Safari! The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. The bolt-handles were matt-chromed, the stocks were shiny, and were of either plain European walnut or very showy claro walnut from America. Usual Browning stampings and Made In Belgium stamped on the left side of barrel. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Some of the Model 98s significant design features include control-round feeding with a claw extractor and blade ejector, a clever safety lug and shooter protection from escaping gases in the unlikely event of a ruptured case or a severely overloaded cartridge with resultant catastrophic failure. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. 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 No.1970 X70" suffix after Ser. The Sako is well known for its precise action and barrel specifications that offered smooth, flawless function and accuracy. Rifle has very minor nics on stock and bluing is like new. and it was called the Browning Bolt-Action Rifle. Mag. Browning Safari chambered in .243 Winchester. $2,300 s, Browning BAR safari II semi automatic rifle chambered in 30.06 with adjustable muzzle break/boss and a 1-1/2 to 6 powered scope by Schmidt and bender LIKE NEW. The inside of the stock is marked 7189, which may be a factory mix-up in numerical order, since all four digits are found in the serial number. Winchester - 70 Featherweight 243 Bolt Action Rifle.243 Winchester: $700.00: Winchester - 70 Extreme Weather Stainless Steel 270 WSM Bolt Action Rifle.270 WSM Win Short Mag: . Pass the whole deal up. No. A-Bolt II Type. MADE IN FINLAND IN 1965. The new Browning rifle was built on the same Mauser 98 action as the previosuly described FN rifles, though there were a few notable changes. The sliding safety is a three-position type, and the bolt handle is gracefully swept back. The production of the A-Bolt bolt action rifle began in 1985.Serial Number Info. 1967 7-single letter prefix or suffix by Ser. 1971 71T or 71E prefix before Ser. During the late 1960s, Browning responded with a modified version of the Mauser 98 known as the FN Supreme action that was a push-feed design with a rotating extractor, a countersunk bolt face and spring-loaded plunger ejector, all of which helped keep manufacturing costs down. 0000039899 00000 n At its time, it was one of the two best production rifles around; I think that only the J.P Sauer-built Weatherby Mark Vs were in a league with it. Learn prices & values for these Browning firearms: Browning Hi-Power Modern Production - Spur Hammer. If youre contemplating the purchase of a High Power, your very first step must be to take all the metal, down even to the buttplate screws, out of the stock, and check for rust. The real problem with the High Power woodwork is the salt-stock curse. During the FN era, the guns were available in calibers from .222 to .458, the aforementioned three grades, long- and short-extractor actions, standard or optional medium-weight barrels, and God knows what else. Serial number: 6L36921. 0 Browning Hi-Power - .30 Luger. We collect rifles such as you have, and I would be interested in CLASSICALLY ENGRAVED CUSTOM 416 RIGBY FN MAUSER RIFLE WITH WEAVER SCOPE. In 1994, Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) and with it the A-Bolt II. Most experts have never seen a long tang salt gun, and therefore believe that almost 100% of the salt guns had short tangs." No.1971 X71" suffix after Ser. If so, yours was likely made by FN of Belgium, given that it is on a Mauser action. This Mark V Left Handed is in great condition and features a beautifully engraved Monte Carlo stock. 1958 to 1968 - The last digit of the year was used. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. Beautiful S, SALE PENDING KENT W. ND 1/4/23 Desirable and not often found in this cal. the date doesn't necessarily matter, I suppose. It has been manufactured in countless countries, resulting in variances in quality, materials, etc. Add to Cart Browning X-Bolt Long Range 7mm Rem Mag (R31937) Price. Browning BAR-Safari 300 Win Mag with Leupold 2X7 VariX 11 98% overall. 0000013656 00000 n If I were right-handed would I own a High Power? bolt action rifle. No. The serial numbers are 59xxx L70 and are on barrel, receiver, and bolt handle. hopefully, there are some nice and knowledgeable people here, and I can stay a while. No. 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. 1963 3-single letter prefix or suffix by Ser. It was made in 1961. The High Power saga is so complex that youre advised to rush right out and buy a copy of The Blue Book of Gun Values, which offers the most lucid account of the whole business. No.1975 X75" suffix after Ser. LSB#: 160503SH09 Make: Fabrique Nationale in Belgium for Browning Model: FN High-Power Safari Grade Mauser Serial Number: L7819 Year of Manufacture: Late 1950s to the early 1960s; the L prefix indicates earlier production; Browning later switched to an alpha-numeric code that would have given us a specific date of manufacture. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. thanks, in advance. $69.99 (Save up to . Berthier rifle: 8mm Lebel 7.5x54mm French: 1890s France: BMS Cam rifle: 5.5645mm NATO: 1980 United Kingdom: Browning A-Bolt.223 Remington.22 Hornet.375 H&H Magnum. Only 1 left! Mechanically excellent. VERY RARE CALIBER. hb```b`` f`c``ed@ A;Gw !! 1959: L: Safari Grade (F.N. Caliber:.243 Winchester Action Type: Control Feed, Mauser-Claw Extractor, Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Fed, Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / ST LOUIS MO. WE DO NOT SHIP INTER, 1962 Browning Safari 30/06 L ext. At Kittery Trading Post, Home of All Things Desirable, there is currently a High Power in .300 H&H. BROWNING SERIALIZATION 1975 TO CURRENT:In 1975 Browning began using the two (2) letter codesystem (located in the middle of the serial number) fordetermining the year of manufacture. The problem continued to show up until 1972, but in smaller numbers. There are many top-quality, modern trigger and safety assemblies (available from Brownells: www.brownells.com) that are easily installed, as well as hinged floorplates. The receiver rusted again and I sold the rifle for a song. Browning Published Oct 6, 2016 6:17 PM EDT. In fact, very far from it. The rifle incorporates an FN Mauser action with control feed claw extraction (The forward receiver ring on the action is 1.49" long. Any other info regarding these rifle will be appreciated. (i.e., only digits). It was the same basic rifle as the Browning Safari Grade (right). 1984 United States/ Japan: Carcano: 6.550mm Arisaka 6.552mm Carcano 6.554mm Mannlicher-Schnauer 7.9257mm Mauser: 1891 Kingdom of Italy: Dreyse needle gun . d cl@V_c|qmA}&]o4gp]`K```\x.f;4Hf0\zo+^/JoPkY)8`-c[[:cfihlaGNM :5tZhS'@;N/($/iE#]lNZ%e=O*'g'O&! Browning Belgium Safari 250-3000 Savage. Also Browning added the "L" and their own S/N block in about 1961-1962. The metal is all good no rust, the ser # is in the barrel channel of the stock and matches the gun ser #. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. }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 Tolerances were held to much tighter specifications than were military actions. The short Would you like to visit Browning International? The diamonds were small, and were simply squares turned on their sides. The ones made in Liege are among the best of the best. The FN Sporter Deluxe (left) was first imported to the U.S. in 1947. Year of Manufacture: 1962 C&R. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. & Sako High Power Rifles: Year . Would you like to visit Browning International? Rifle is in overall very good condition. Post 1958 manufacture dates. 24'' BARREL WITH NO SIGHTS. A list of modern browsers is below; simply click an icon to go to the browsers download page. Mag., blue steel stepped Sporter weight barrel, early style fully adjustable rear sight and hooded ramp. | 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. Browning Rifle Box with Styrofoam Browning X Bolt Bolt Action Rifle Box Only. 1966 6-single letter prefix or suffix by Ser. 1959 Browning Safari Grade Bolt-Action Box-Magazine Rifle (repeater/ breech-loading/ smokeless powder/ cartridge ammunition) In the late 1950s and early 1960s, lower air fares, an urge to travel, and a healthy economy turned many American hunters into world travelers. Browning Tangent Sight Model. High Powers kicked. In the late 1970s, I bought a 6mm Ruger Number One that almost immediately began rusting where the buttstock joined the receiver. Checkering is sharp. 0000016178 00000 n The checkering was OK by 60s standards, but it is pretty sad by todays. 031001324. . hello from Tennessee! The NRA grading condition for thi, "SN: 11441Z69. A gorgeous custom, Browning Belgium Safari .220 Swift. The markings are crisp. I currently own several High-Power rifles in a variety of calibers, and with similar load development most will come close to duplicating the accuracy of that .300 Winchester Magnum. Thank you for any information you may have or point me to! To find out about your gun's serial number simply click on your firearm. In 1994 Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System). prof. pad added. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None Our Assessment: This is a Browning Safari Grade High-Power rifle made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. Machining and finish work were of top quality. This is not a production model but at the time we were manufacturing the Bolt Action, we had a policy of supplying almost any caliber desired by the individual customer. 0000006494 00000 n rifles and if you have questions please The gun was made in 1964, Make: Browning (Made by FN in Belgium) Model: FN High-Power Safari Grade. Browning 0000012438 00000 n An Olympian Grade rifle is shown with a hand-carved and checkered stock. Date of manufacture code included with the serial number. Bolt Action Rifle. The rifle has a nice European walnut stock, showing only a few light handling marks. Those FN/Brownings (Safari's, etc) were made from 1959 to 1975, and only two of those year/production/serial numbers prefixes like the SN of your rifle ("L"). Browning High Power Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box Manufactured in 1969. Browning Safari Belgian Made Rarely found in .308 Very Good Condition Bargain Price 1, Belgian Browning HIGH-POWER Safari Grade 375 H&H MAG 24, Browning Safari 300 Win Mag w/ Custom Barrel & Scope. EX: Serialnumber 2L XXXX was mfg. The BBR is built much like a Weatherby MK-V. Serial Number: Manufactured in 1972. PRE 1975 SERIALIZATION: BOLT ACTION RIFLES (Safari, Medallion, & Olympian Models) 1959 - N/A But the High Powers were not perfect. What strategies can be used to maximize the impact of a press release? (Chapter Four is titled: Fabrique Nationale & Sako Bolt Action Rifles.) 0000006003 00000 n No.1968 X8" suffix after Ser. For example, the bolt stop was smaller and had an external spring, but it was still robust. Modern, machine-cut checkering is as good as a lot of the custom checkering you could get in the 60s.). Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. RARE! Browning 1911-380 Browning 1911-380 Black Label Pro Series Browning 1911-380 Black Label. I looked through the spotting scope after the second shot but could only see one hole, so a third shot was fired. Over all a really solid, nice rifle. Type of Finish: Blued Finish Originality: Factory Original Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. It didnt help. No. If it were left handed, I would own it. Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Belgium began importing Mauser 1898-pattern rifles and actions to the U.S. by 1947 in three variations that included the Sporter Deluxe, Presentation Grade and Supreme Magnum. 1969 Single letter (Y, Z, or L) followed by last 2 digits of year of mfg. Guns Listing ID: 541904Browning FN HIGH-POWER safari grade. The balance of the finish shows a few areas of scuffing on the barrel, light marks on the floorplate and trigger guard and some operational wear on the bolt body.
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