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Lot 566: Cased, Engraved, and Signed Browning Bicentennial B 78 Rifle

Cased Master Engraved, and Signed Browning Bicentennial Edition B 78 Commemorative High Wall Rifle with Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 566: Cased, Engraved, and Signed Browning Bicentennial B 78 Rifle

Cased Master Engraved, and Signed Browning Bicentennial Edition B 78 Commemorative High Wall Rifle with Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Master Engraved, and Signed Browning Bicentennial Edition B 78 Commemorative High Wall Rifle with Knife

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: B 78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1720
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

Manufactured in 1976 to commemorate the United States bicentennial, this rifle is one of only one thousand made. Standard markings and features with engraver's signature "F. Marechal" on the right side of the receiver. With shipping carton, hardwood case, knife, medallion, and two keys.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retains 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with very limited handling and storage marks and crisp checkering and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. The accompanying knife is also excellent with very limited storage and handling marks, crisp checkering and engraving. The hardwood case is excellent with only minor storage and handling marks.



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