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Browning Model 1886 Grade I Ltd. Ed. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD
Browning Model 1886 Grade I Ltd. Ed. Rifle
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Browning Model 1886 Grade I Limited Edition Lever Action Rifle, #02507PT197, .45-70 cal., 26'' octagonal barrel, blue finish, straight grip walnut stock and forend, with blued crescent steel buttplate and forend cap. Sights include a dovetailed brass beaded front and semi-buck rear, with standard markings, including ''BROWNING MODEL 1886'' on the upper tang. Only 7,000 of these rifles were made in 1986, mfg'd in Japan. Metal rates as about fine overall condition with a handful of noticeable storage nicks and scratches; approx. 96% original metal finish remains, factory lettering is clear. Wood is very good overall also showing storage wear. Buttstock with a few small impressions; forend with larger pressure dings and scratches, larger and more frequent on the left side. Crisp action, bright bore with excellent rifling; overall this rifle looks like it was fired very little, the cosmetic blemishes appear to be storage related; a solid shooter grade rifle. Est.: $700-$900. (Modern)