Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*

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  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
  • Browning High-Power Sporter 22.5"*DESIRABLE RARE FIRST YEAR 222 REM MAGNUM*
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ultra-rare Browning High-Power Sporter for a penny-start auction, this is an original Sako-built Browning High-Power Sporter in .222 Rem. Mag. (1st Year Production for Chambering).
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Manufacturer: Browning Arms Company (Made by Sako - Riihimaki, Finland)
Model: Browning High-Power Sporter (Sako L46 Action)
Serial: 526Y4
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1964 ("Y" Date Code / First Year Production for Chambering)
Caliber: .222 Remington Magnum (.222 Rem. Mag. / .222 Mag ONLY)
Finish: Original Factory High-Luster Commercial Blued Steel
Barrel Length: 22.5" Cold Hammer-Forged Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Installed Weaver-Style Scope Base Blocks
Stock/Grips: Select High-Grade French Walnut Sporter Stock w/ Gloss Finish, Monte Carlo Cheek Piece, Skip-Line Hand Checkering, Rosewood Forend Tip & Grip Cap, Sling Swivels, and Original Browning Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Rifle w/ Micro L46 Dual-Lug Action, Glass-Smooth Bolt Cycle, Internal Box Magazine, and Manual Safety Lever
Markings: Left barrel roll-stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY"; right barrel stamped "CALIBER .222 Mag ONLY / MADE IN FINLAND"; receiver wall stamped serial "526Y4"; barrel and receiver stamped w/ Liege "Perpvron" Belgian & Finnish proof marks.

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Representing one of the most desirable collaborations in mid-century sporting rifle history, the Browning High-Power Sporter built on the Finnish Sako L46 micro-action stands as a masterpiece of fine arms craftsmanship. Contracting directly with Oy Sako Ab in Riihimaki, Finland, Browning combined Sako's world-class cold hammer-forged barrels and silk-smooth micro bolt actions with Browning's premier stock design and high-grade French walnut. Chambered in the rare, high-velocity .222 Remington Magnum cartridge—introduced in 1958 and produced in exceptionally limited quantities—this "Y" date coded example (1964) represents the first year Browning offered this specific caliber in their High-Power lineup. Outfitted with high-gloss skip-line checkered walnut, rosewood accents, a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and factory commercial bluing, this Browning Sako High-Power represents a crown-jewel investment piece for Browning collectors and fine European rifle purists.

This specific example is an extraordinary, museum-grade Browning High-Power Sporter bearing serial number 526Y4. Chambered exclusively in .222 Remington Magnum, it features a 22.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, installed scope bases, original high-gloss French walnut stock w/ rosewood forend tip and grip cap, and original Browning buttplate. Preserved in breathtaking vintage condition, the factory high-luster blued finish displays rich, mirror-like depth with razor-sharp "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY" roll-marks and crisp Liege/Finnish proof marks. Mechanically, the micro-bolt action operates glass-smooth, the trigger breaks with target-grade crispness, safety engages firmly, and the 22.5-inch .222 Rem. Mag. bore remains mirror-bright with pristine, sharp rifling throughout. Offered complete with installed scope bases as pictured, this rare 1st-year .222 Rem. Mag. Browning High-Power represents an unrepeatable acquisition for serious Browning collectors.

Contents: 
Receiver-Mounted Scope Base Blocks and Rifle as Pictured.

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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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.  

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. 
 

 

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AuctionEndDate:
2026-11-08 21:00:00
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