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Lot #38

Lot 37: Browning Arms 78 Rifle 45/70 Govt.

Engraved Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Lever-Action Falling Block Rifle with Presentation Case and Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Lot 37: Browning Arms 78 Rifle 45/70 Govt.

Engraved Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Lever-Action Falling Block Rifle with Presentation Case and Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Lever-Action Falling Block Rifle with Presentation Case and Knife

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45/70 Govt.
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NA - NEW- all original parts; 99% or more original finish.

Description:

Manufactured in 1976 as number 520 of 1000 rifles made for America's 200th birthday. Standard Model B-78 features and special Bicentennial markings on the blue octagon barrel and coin finished receiver and lever. Highly figured claro walnut Schnabel forend and straight grip buttstock with fine line hand checkering and a crescent buttplate. Complete in a locking wooden Browning marked presentation case with red velvet lining, 2 keys and manual with Browning factory box numbered to gun and shipping carton. Included is a Browning hunting knife with 5-1/2 inch blade and a Bicentennial medallion, both with matching serial numbers.

Rating Definition:

New in box.



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