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Lot #986
Lot #988

Lot 987: Engraved Rosa Bee Signed Browning B78 Bicentennial Single Shot

Master Engraved Rosa Bee Signed Browning B78 Bicentennial Edition Single Shot Rifle with Case and Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 987: Engraved Rosa Bee Signed Browning B78 Bicentennial Single Shot

Master Engraved Rosa Bee Signed Browning B78 Bicentennial Edition Single Shot Rifle with Case and Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Master Engraved Rosa Bee Signed Browning B78 Bicentennial Edition Single Shot Rifle with Case and Knife

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: B 78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4263
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 298
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1976 as 1 of 1,000 to commemorate the United States bicentennial. The rifle features finely detailed floral scroll engraving at the muzzle on all of the flats but the top, which is fitted with a dovetailed fixed blade sight. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation and is of a semi-buckhorn configuration. The left side of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN-FINISHED IN BELGIUM". The breech end of the barrel features more floral scroll engraving. The coin finished receiver features highly detailed animal scenes of an American bison on the right in a plains scene and an American bald eagle standing on a branch on the left. Both scenes feature circular punch borders and are surrounded by more floral scroll. The lever is similarly engraved. The right scene is signed "R.BEE". Mounted on a fancy Schnabel tip, multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock with an engraved blue crescent buttplate. Includes a hardwood display case with a fitted red velour interior, bicentennial medallion, and an etched Browning fixed blade knife numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Near new with original finish and some scattered light handling marks. The wood is very good with crisp checkering, scattered surface scratches, and some visible blemishes. Mechanically excellent. The knife is excellent with some light handling marks. The case is very good with small dings and storage marks on the exterior.



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