Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this exquisite, large caliber, bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the FN Browning High-Power Olympian Grade!
According to the owner, this example is in "New Old Stock" condition.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: FN Browning
Model: High-Power Olympian Grade
Serial: 1X9556
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .264 Win. Mag.
Finish: Satin Chrome Plated Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Highly Figured Walnut Monte Carlo-Style Stock, both Checkered and Carved, with Rosewood Grip and Forend Caps
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The rifle has been engraved by master engraver A. Marechal. The top and sides of the receiver feature scroll engraving, as do the sides of the chamber, action screws, and stock through bolt. The right of the chamber ring has a scene of a pronghorn jumping over a rock with a cactus in the background. The left side of the chamber ring features a scene of an elk with trees in the background. The trigger guard is engraved with a bear surrounded by scroll engraving. The floorplate is engraved with a bust of a stag surrounded by trees and features scroll engraving at the rear, with the engraver’s name located towards the bottom. The floorplate tang has scroll engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning High-Power Olympian Grade represents the pinnacle of Browning’s bolt-action sporting rifles—a hand-finished, custom-shop offering that blends the rugged, controlled-feed FN Mauser (or Sako-based) action with premium materials and extensive artistic work. Olympian Grade examples are typically fitted with highly figured walnut stocks, refined bedding and inletting for consistent harmonics, and a heavy, accuracy-oriented barrel, making them well-suited for serious field use and long-range accuracy. What truly distinguishes the Olympian Grade is the level of finish and decoration: full-coverage receiver engraving, finely carved stocks, signature work by factory engravers, and tasteful metal treatments that elevate the rifle from a practical hunting tool to a collectible work of art. Functionally, the Olympian Grade balances that artisanal finish with down-to-earth sporting capability—its Mauser-style controlled-round feeding, robust two-lug bolt, and reliable feeding geometry deliver the repeatable performance and safety expected in big-game hunting and precision shooting. The package often includes premium sights or scope-ready receiver arrangements, finely tuned triggers, and high-quality barrels matched to the rifle’s intended chambering, so shooters receive both refined handling and excellent on-target potential. As a result, the Browning High-Power Olympian Grade is prized equally by discriminating hunters and collectors who value its marriage of functional excellence and masterful finishing.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: High-Power Olympian Grade
Serial: 1X9556
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .264 Win. Mag.
Finish: Satin Chrome Plated Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Highly Figured Walnut Monte Carlo-Style Stock, both Checkered and Carved, with Rosewood Grip and Forend Caps
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard / The rifle has been engraved by master engraver A. Marechal. The top and sides of the receiver feature scroll engraving, as do the sides of the chamber, action screws, and stock through bolt. The right of the chamber ring has a scene of a pronghorn jumping over a rock with a cactus in the background. The left side of the chamber ring features a scene of an elk with trees in the background. The trigger guard is engraved with a bear surrounded by scroll engraving. The floorplate is engraved with a bust of a stag surrounded by trees and features scroll engraving at the rear, with the engraver’s name located towards the bottom. The floorplate tang has scroll engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning High-Power Olympian Grade represents the pinnacle of Browning’s bolt-action sporting rifles—a hand-finished, custom-shop offering that blends the rugged, controlled-feed FN Mauser (or Sako-based) action with premium materials and extensive artistic work. Olympian Grade examples are typically fitted with highly figured walnut stocks, refined bedding and inletting for consistent harmonics, and a heavy, accuracy-oriented barrel, making them well-suited for serious field use and long-range accuracy. What truly distinguishes the Olympian Grade is the level of finish and decoration: full-coverage receiver engraving, finely carved stocks, signature work by factory engravers, and tasteful metal treatments that elevate the rifle from a practical hunting tool to a collectible work of art. Functionally, the Olympian Grade balances that artisanal finish with down-to-earth sporting capability—its Mauser-style controlled-round feeding, robust two-lug bolt, and reliable feeding geometry deliver the repeatable performance and safety expected in big-game hunting and precision shooting. The package often includes premium sights or scope-ready receiver arrangements, finely tuned triggers, and high-quality barrels matched to the rifle’s intended chambering, so shooters receive both refined handling and excellent on-target potential. As a result, the Browning High-Power Olympian Grade is prized equally by discriminating hunters and collectors who value its marriage of functional excellence and masterful finishing.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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