Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this EYE-CATCHING bolt-action rifle for auction; this is the FN Browning High-Power Pre-Olympian Grade!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale D’Armes De Guerre for Browning Arms Company
Model: FN High-Power Pre-Olympian Grade
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .270 WCF
Finish: French Grey
Barrel Length: Custom 22" Stainless G R Douglas Barrel with Installed Blue Muzzle Device
Optics/Sights: No Sights Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Custom Checkered Hardwood Monte Carlo Stock with Cheekpiece and Pachmayr Recoil Pad
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “FAB.NAT.D'ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE.” The left side of the barrel at the receiver is marked “G R DOUGLAS / 270 WCF.” The receiver features a beautiful relief-engraved floral vine and two mythological Griffins. The exact relief engraving is on the trigger guard and hinged floor plate, both of which also feature the Griffin.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre-built rifle for Browning — presented here as an FN High-Power Pre-Olympian Grade in .270 Winchester Center Fire — is a striking example of mid-century transatlantic craftsmanship where Belgian action engineering and American sporting sensibilities meet. Mechanically, it is a conventional bolt-action built on FN’s stout receiver and controlled round feed/bolt geometry (as appropriate to the era and FN’s manufacturing practices), finished in an elegant French grey that complements the lustre of the custom 22? G. R. Douglas stainless barrel fitted with a blued muzzle device. The receiver is relief-engraved with floral vine motifs and twin mythological griffins — a decorative program that extends to the trigger guard and hinged floor plate — signaling a grade and attention to ornamentation well above factory standard. The left receiver rollmark, “FAB.NAT.D'ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE,” authenticates FN origin, while the barrel stamp “G R DOUGLAS / 270 WCF” points to a custom-spec chambering and throat profile optimized for the .270 WCF cartridge. Practical features such as a drilled-and-tapped receiver leave the rifle ready for contemporary optics while preserving the clean lines desired by traditionalists who might prefer iron sights or a low-profile scope mount. On the range and in the field, this rifle promises the combination of a fine action, a short, match-quality barrel, and the ballistics of the .270 WCF — a cartridge celebrated for flat trajectory, excellent sectional density for medium game, and lively performance from relatively moderate barrel lengths. The 22? G. R. Douglas stainless tube, when properly chambered and crowned, should deliver excellent accuracy potential and corrosion resistance; the installed blue muzzle device indicates an attempt to manage muzzle blast and perceived recoil, which pairs well with the Pachmayr recoil pad built into the custom checkered Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece. Ergonomically, the Monte Carlo contour aids consistent cheekweld for scope use, while the checkering improves handling in wet or cold conditions. From a collector and shooter standpoint, the combination of FN action quality, custom Douglas barrel, high-grade engraving, and tasteful cosmetic finishing elevates this rifle’s desirability: it will appeal both to discriminating hunters who want a working rifle with refined controls and to collectors who prize factory-graded presentation arms. Prospective owners should, as always, verify headspace and bore condition, ensure the bedding between stock and action is stable for sustained accuracy, and consider a break-in regimen and careful ammunition testing to discover the rifle’s preferred loads — when matched to appropriate handloads or premium factory .270 ammo, this High-Power Pre-Olympian is capable of excellent accuracy and graceful field performance.
Contents:
Model: FN High-Power Pre-Olympian Grade
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .270 WCF
Finish: French Grey
Barrel Length: Custom 22" Stainless G R Douglas Barrel with Installed Blue Muzzle Device
Optics/Sights: No Sights Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Custom Checkered Hardwood Monte Carlo Stock with Cheekpiece and Pachmayr Recoil Pad
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “FAB.NAT.D'ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE.” The left side of the barrel at the receiver is marked “G R DOUGLAS / 270 WCF.” The receiver features a beautiful relief-engraved floral vine and two mythological Griffins. The exact relief engraving is on the trigger guard and hinged floor plate, both of which also feature the Griffin.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre-built rifle for Browning — presented here as an FN High-Power Pre-Olympian Grade in .270 Winchester Center Fire — is a striking example of mid-century transatlantic craftsmanship where Belgian action engineering and American sporting sensibilities meet. Mechanically, it is a conventional bolt-action built on FN’s stout receiver and controlled round feed/bolt geometry (as appropriate to the era and FN’s manufacturing practices), finished in an elegant French grey that complements the lustre of the custom 22? G. R. Douglas stainless barrel fitted with a blued muzzle device. The receiver is relief-engraved with floral vine motifs and twin mythological griffins — a decorative program that extends to the trigger guard and hinged floor plate — signaling a grade and attention to ornamentation well above factory standard. The left receiver rollmark, “FAB.NAT.D'ARMES DE GUERRE-HERSTAL-BELGIQUE,” authenticates FN origin, while the barrel stamp “G R DOUGLAS / 270 WCF” points to a custom-spec chambering and throat profile optimized for the .270 WCF cartridge. Practical features such as a drilled-and-tapped receiver leave the rifle ready for contemporary optics while preserving the clean lines desired by traditionalists who might prefer iron sights or a low-profile scope mount. On the range and in the field, this rifle promises the combination of a fine action, a short, match-quality barrel, and the ballistics of the .270 WCF — a cartridge celebrated for flat trajectory, excellent sectional density for medium game, and lively performance from relatively moderate barrel lengths. The 22? G. R. Douglas stainless tube, when properly chambered and crowned, should deliver excellent accuracy potential and corrosion resistance; the installed blue muzzle device indicates an attempt to manage muzzle blast and perceived recoil, which pairs well with the Pachmayr recoil pad built into the custom checkered Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece. Ergonomically, the Monte Carlo contour aids consistent cheekweld for scope use, while the checkering improves handling in wet or cold conditions. From a collector and shooter standpoint, the combination of FN action quality, custom Douglas barrel, high-grade engraving, and tasteful cosmetic finishing elevates this rifle’s desirability: it will appeal both to discriminating hunters who want a working rifle with refined controls and to collectors who prize factory-graded presentation arms. Prospective owners should, as always, verify headspace and bore condition, ensure the bedding between stock and action is stable for sustained accuracy, and consider a break-in regimen and careful ammunition testing to discover the rifle’s preferred loads — when matched to appropriate handloads or premium factory .270 ammo, this High-Power Pre-Olympian is capable of excellent accuracy and graceful field performance.
Contents:
This example will ship with the engraved scope base as 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.
Shipping Details
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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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