Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Browning Medalist.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Medalist
Serial: 34905U3S
Model: Medalist
Serial: 34905U3S
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ¾" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ¾" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Smooth Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Medalist is a classic American target pistol that represents the height of mid-20th-century rimfire precision and craftsmanship, designed specifically for competitive bullseye and formal target shooting. Introduced in the early 1960s by Browning, the Medalist was chambered in .22 Long Rifle and engineered around a straight-blowback, semi-automatic action that emphasized smooth cycling, minimal recoil, and exceptional accuracy. One of its most distinctive features is the interchangeable anatomical target grips, supplied from the factory in multiple sizes to properly fit different shooters’ hands, reflecting Browning’s focus on ergonomics and competitive performance rather than general-purpose use. The pistol features a long, heavy barrel with an integral barrel weight, which shifts the balance forward to reduce muzzle movement and enhance shot-to-shot consistency, a trait highly valued in precision target disciplines. Adjustable micrometer-style iron sights were standard, offering fine elevation and windage control, and the crisp single-action trigger was tuned for a clean, predictable break ideal for slow-fire accuracy. Built with a steel frame and high-quality machining, the Medalist exemplifies Browning’s commitment to fit and finish, with tight tolerances that contributed to its reputation for reliability and long-term durability. Often delivered in a fitted presentation case with spare grips and accessories, the Browning Medalist was marketed as a premium competition pistol rather than a casual plinker, and today it is widely respected by collectors and shooters alike for its accuracy, distinctive styling, and historical importance as one of the finest factory .22 target pistols of its era.
Contents:
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Smooth Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Medalist is a classic American target pistol that represents the height of mid-20th-century rimfire precision and craftsmanship, designed specifically for competitive bullseye and formal target shooting. Introduced in the early 1960s by Browning, the Medalist was chambered in .22 Long Rifle and engineered around a straight-blowback, semi-automatic action that emphasized smooth cycling, minimal recoil, and exceptional accuracy. One of its most distinctive features is the interchangeable anatomical target grips, supplied from the factory in multiple sizes to properly fit different shooters’ hands, reflecting Browning’s focus on ergonomics and competitive performance rather than general-purpose use. The pistol features a long, heavy barrel with an integral barrel weight, which shifts the balance forward to reduce muzzle movement and enhance shot-to-shot consistency, a trait highly valued in precision target disciplines. Adjustable micrometer-style iron sights were standard, offering fine elevation and windage control, and the crisp single-action trigger was tuned for a clean, predictable break ideal for slow-fire accuracy. Built with a steel frame and high-quality machining, the Medalist exemplifies Browning’s commitment to fit and finish, with tight tolerances that contributed to its reputation for reliability and long-term durability. Often delivered in a fitted presentation case with spare grips and accessories, the Browning Medalist was marketed as a premium competition pistol rather than a casual plinker, and today it is widely respected by collectors and shooters alike for its accuracy, distinctive styling, and historical importance as one of the finest factory .22 target pistols of its era.
Contents:
This example will ship with the presentation case and all other contents pictured above.
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.
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
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Payment Details
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1152371467 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-08 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1161 |





