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Lot #893

Lot 892: Browning Arms 78 Rifle 45/70 Govt.

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 892: Browning Arms 78 Rifle 45/70 Govt.

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Signed and 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: checkered walnut
Item Views: 789
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1976 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the United States, this is number 595 of only 1000 produced. Features a fixed blade front and adjustable rear sights. Coin finished receiver is moderately floral border scroll engraved featuring an American Bald Eagle and an American Bison on either side, signed by engraver I. Dewaer. Monte Claro walnut straight grip stock with a Schnabel tipped forend and crescent shaped buttplate. Complete in Browning red velvet lined wooden presentation case with a two sided Bicentennial medallion, and Browning commemorative engraved hunting knife, with matching serial numbers.

Rating Definition:

Near new with approximately 99% plus original finish. Stock is excellent. The brass end of the knife handle exhibits some minor tarnish/spotting. The wooden presentation case is excellent.



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