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Browning Deluxe "Safari
Guns International #: 100729862 Seller's Inventory #: 72616A
Category: Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Magazine - Browning Belgium Rifles - Safari
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jim's Classic Guns
Company: Jims Classic Guns
Member Since: 12/22/12
First Name: James
Last Name: Trometer
State: Kansas
Zip: 66210
Country: United States
Phone: (913) 961-4080
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 17
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
*Guns that are shipped to an FFL must be inspected on the FFL's premises. Some guns per mutual agreement may be purchased AS IS.
Payment Types Accepted: MO, Cashiers Check, or Personal, Company Check
About Us: Returns may encounter a discretionary return fee, if necessary.
Description:
Price Reduction !
This Brn Safari "Africian Hunter" in caliber .458 Win Mag. -comes w/a document letter from the owner and users. It was accoring to these gentleman a Brn .264 Magnum built up by Jacques P. (jack) Lot - Technical Editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine. It had two owners:
Maurice A. Machris (1905-80) of the Wilshire Oil Co.. It was used to shoot the Elephant habitat exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum
of Natural History. 1963.
2nd Owner - Max K. Hurlbut (Tht Lt. who wrote a book about the Los Angelos riots of 1965 - The guy who lead squad of Snipers
to defend the LA Police attempting to control; the rioters on the streets. Anyway Mr. Hurlbut shot an Elephant in the NE Congo (Zaire),
It is documented in Petersen's Hunting Magazine, March issue 1976. P 50 - "Off the beaten path - Tales from the adventurers club.
The magazine, letter and all of the good info come w/this fine piece.
The gun itself has a few handling marks but overal is a Very Good piece i Great condition. and ready for more Safaring. It's a real Thumper too a ,458 Win. Mag..The custom work was accomplished by both the Browning Factory and Jacques Lott. The firearm
also features a Muzzle Brake. A very expensive option back in 1960. (About $575.00 intodays money.)
SOLD
Manufacturer: Browning - Belgium
Model: Safari - Custom
Serial Number: L4131 -1960
Caliber Info: .458 Win Mag
Condition: Verg Good