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Lot 838: Browning Arms 1885 Rifle 45-70

Engraved and Signed Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 838: Browning Arms 1885 Rifle 45-70

Engraved and Signed Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Signed Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: 1885
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut checkered
Item Views: 1562
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 243
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

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

Description:

Manufactured in 1976. There is floral scroll engraving on the lever, barrel, buttplate and receiver with an eagle engraved on the left side of the receiver and a bison on the right side of the receiver signed by engraver F. HUPKENS. Fixed blade front and elevation adjustable rear buckhorn sights. Mounted on a wonderfully figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm with Schnabel tip and straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only slight handling marks.



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