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![]() ORIGINAL BROWNING 1878 .40-70 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE Guns International #: 101799795 Seller's Inventory #: MR1300 Category: Browning Rifles - Single Shot - Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Company: Merz Antique Guns Member Since: 10/27/09 First Name: LeRoy Last Name: Merz State: Minnesota Zip: 56538-0494 Country: United States Phone: (218) 739-3255 Fax: (218) 739-4599 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 903 Total Number of Listings: 60558 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks Description: Rifle was made by John Moses Browning in Ogden, Utah. This Model 1878 features 30 inch full octagon barrel that is marked "116" with blade front sight and adjustable rear. Breech block marked "J.M. Browning Ogden, U.T.". Case hardened frame and barrel have turned a gray patina. Walnut wood has a checkered pistol grip stock that has worn checkering and a German silver pistol grip cap. Forearm checkering is also worn almost smooth. Good shiny bore and good mechanics. A real piece of firearms history from John Browning for your gun collection! Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. SOLD Antique: Yes |