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Browning ~ 78 Bicentennial ~ .45-70 Govt.
Guns International #: 101224853 Seller's Inventory #: 8429422
Category: Browning Commemorative Firearms - Rifles - Browning Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Cabelas Billings
Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas
Member Since: 6/19/09
State: Montana
Zip: 59101
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 373-7317
Fax:
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Free shipping to any Bass Pro/Cabela’s US stores. $25 shipping fee to any Third Party FFL dealer
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Description:
As per Browning owners manual:Manufactured in 1976 as 1 of 1,000 to commemorate the United States bicentennial. The rifle features finely detailed floral scroll engraving at the muzzle on all of the flats but the top, which is fitted with a dovetailed fixed blade sight. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation and is of a semi-buckhorn configuration. The left side of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN-FINISHED IN BELGIUM". The breech end of the barrel features more floral scroll engraving. The coin finished receiver features highly detailed animal scenes of an American bison on the right in a plains scene and an American bald eagle standing on a branch on the left. Both scenes feature circular punch borders and are surrounded by more floral scroll. The lever is similarly engraved. The right scene is signed "L.LAMBERT". Mounted on a fancy Schnabel tip, multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock with an engraved blue crescent buttplate. Includes the original box, a hardwood display case with a fitted red velour interior, bicentennial medallion, owners manual, an etched Browning fixed blade knife numbered to the gun, and shipping box.
SOLD
Manufacturer: 1976
Caliber Info: .45-70 Govt.
Metal Condition: Excellent with very slight pitting on left side of receiver.
Wood Condition: Excellent condition.
Bore Condition: Bright & shiny.
Barrels: 24
Triggers: Adjustable in a range of 3 1/2 lb. to 4 1/2 lb.
Stock: Hand checkered, high grade claro walnut.
Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Sights: Adjustable rear sight is of a semi-buckhorn configuration. Front sight is a dovetailed fixed blade sight.
Extras: Gun number 0657. Excellent overall, retains 99% plus original finish. Mechanically excellent. The knife blade is 440-C steel. The medallion has a bald eagle on the "heads" side and a quote from the 1974 NRA Conservation Handbook. The case is very fine wit
Item Location: Billings, MT