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Ltd. Ed. Eng'd Browning M.71 High Grade Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Ltd. Ed. Eng'd Browning M.71 High Grade Rifle
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Limited Edition Engraved Browning Model 71 High Grade Lever Action Rifle, #02248PR6R7, .348 Win. cal., 24'' round blued steel barrel, satin coin-finished receiver with scroll and game scene engraving, right side is highlighted with a gold buck, left side with two gold elk; engraving is signed ''T. Naka''. Gloss-finished pistol-grip walnut stock and forend; wrist and forend are finely checkered with a checkered steel buttplate. Front sight blade with brass bead is dovetailed to a fixed base, semi-buckhorn rear sight, gold-plated trigger. Approx. 98% original blue finish remains, Barrel is in very good+ condition overall, with scattered light scratches resulting in finish loss. Receiver is excellent, all of the engraving and factory lettering is clean and clear. Wood shows evidence of poor storage with general impressions and scratches, which vary in depth and size; some of the storage wear has left white paint on the surface as well as flaking to the original finish. Action is stiff upon closing and is otherwise crisp, bright bore with excellent rifling. Est.: $700-$900. (Modern)