Blued steel barrels with high visibility front and mix bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, gold inlaid "MX8" on the left near the upper breech, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The vibrantly casehardened action shows border engraving and features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with a brown ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes a Browning takedown case with some small parts and an extra set of barrels, and also stock measurement documentation dated "6/9/72". Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4 mm (.724 inches) and measured .715/.714 inches; choke constriction .010/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.023 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 7 oz. Extra barrel measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4 mm (.724 inches) and measured .714/.715 inches; choke constriction .031/.046 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.022 inches.

Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish and case colors with minimal handling evidence and high edge wear on the triggerguard. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and sharp checkering overall, Mechanically excellent.