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Lot 3376:Belgian Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 257 Roberts

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3376:Belgian Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 257 Roberts

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Belgian Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 257 Roberts Caliber with Browning Letter

Manufactured in 1971 in special order 257 Roberts caliber. Features gold filled (faded) scroll engraving on the floor plate and trigger guard. Includes an August 19, 1976 dated letter from Browning stating "Your Browning Safari Grade Rifle, serial #62438171[sic], was made to special order for a customer. This is not a production model but at the time we were manufacturing the Bolt Action, we had a policy of supplying almost any caliber desired by the individual customer. This is no longer done, however, on our centerfire rifles." Hand written note on the letter says "6 made". Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% high polish blue finish with some light handling marks and very light muzzle wear, and polished white bolt with light corrosion on bottom of knob. Stock is very fine with occasional heavy scuffs on the left side, most of the crazed varnish remaining and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBrowning Arms
ModelSafari
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge257 Roberts
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3412
Catalog page204
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