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Lot 3732:Browning Arms - 78

December 4th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3732:Browning Arms - 78

December 4th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Master Engraved Lilly Cortis Signed Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Case and Knife

Manufactured in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States of America. Features a fixed blade front and elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights. The muzzle and breech ends of the barrels are engraved in tight flowing scroll patterns. The coin gray receiver features accents of American style scroll engraving and detailed animal scenes on the sides. An American bison is pictured on the right in a field, and an American bald eagle is on the left standing on a rocky outcrop. The right scene is signed "LCORTIS". Mounted on a nicely figured fancy checkered Schnabel tip forearm and straight grip stock with a lightly engraved blue steel crescent buttplate. Includes a hardwood case with a commemorative plaque on the lid, red velvet interior, commemorative medallion, and an etched Browning fixed blade knife numbered to match the gun.

ConditionExcellent with 98% plus original finish, light handling marks and some traces of faint spotting on the receiver. The wood is also excellent with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with light storage marks. The knife is very good with handling marks and mild oxidation on the pommel.
Details
ManufacturerBrowning Arms
Model78
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge45-70
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1226
Catalog page236
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