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Cased Commem. Browning Bicent'l 1876-1976 Set

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD
Cased Commem. Browning Bicent'l 1876-1976 Set
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Cased Commemorative Browning Bicentennial 1876-1976 Set, which includes knife and medallion: B-78 Single Shot Rifle, #17760005, .45-70 cal., 24'' tapered blue steel octagonal barrel that is scroll engraved at the muzzle and breech; silver-finished receiver that is nicely scroll engraved with an image of a bison on the right side and eagle on the left; high-grade straight-grip walnut stocks and Schnabel forend, with fine point checkering and attractive wood grain pattern; blued steel crescent buttplate that is scroll engraved on the tang. Rifle features a Rocky Mountain type front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight with elevator. The set includes a matching numbered knife with a 5.5'' etched blade showing bison on one side, the opposite with eagle holding a Browning Arms Co. banner. Brass guard and pommel with scroll engraving, and checkered walnut handle. The set also includes a matching numbered Bicentennial medallion. In wood display case with red interior; lid with small brass Browning plaque with original owner's name. This set is number 5 of only 1000 produced. Mfg'd in 1976. Condition is excellent overall with no mentionable finish loss. Engraving is crisp, signed G. Cargnel on right side. Wood with a smooth even gloss finish; upper edges and right side is lighter in color, most likely from being used as a display piece in the casino. Checkering at left side of wrist with one quarter-inch flat spot, otherwise checkering is sharp. Excellent action, mirror bright bore. Appears unfired. Knife is excellent showing mild toning. Exterior of wood case with a few small storage type marks; interior is as new. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Modern)(Sierra Sid's Casino, Sparks, NV)