Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this complete barreled action with mounted scope for a penny-start auction; this is the Browning Arms Company FN High-Power Safari Grade!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale in Belgium for Browning Arms Company
Model: FN High-Power Safari Grade
Serial: 3L21426
Model: FN High-Power Safari Grade
Serial: 3L21426
Date of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade Front with Hood, Adjustable Notched Rear with Folding Leaf, and Mounted Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 Scope
Stock/Grips: No Stock
Action: Bolt-Action (Barreled Action Only)
Markings: The right side of the receiver is stamped “21426.” The right side of the barrel is stamped “3L21426" and “CALIBER .30-06 ONLY / MADE IN BELGIUM.” The left side of the barrel is stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY." The left side of the receiver and barrel are stamped with Belgium-proof markings. The magazine floorplate and trigger guard have gold-colored engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mauser Model 1898 is widely recognized as a pivotal design in the evolution of modern two-lug, turn-bolt rifles, serving as a benchmark against which many other rifles are measured. Patented by Paul Mauser in 1895 and officially adopted by the German armed forces on April 5, 1898, the Model 1898 has earned a reputation for its reliability in combat. Its robust and nearly indestructible design has also made it a favorite among sportsmen, big-game hunters, and professional guides. This rifle has been produced in various countries, leading to differences in quality and materials. Despite these variations, high-quality versions of the Model 1898, such as Browning’s FN High-Power rifle, are highly sought after and command premium prices.
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade Front with Hood, Adjustable Notched Rear with Folding Leaf, and Mounted Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 Scope
Stock/Grips: No Stock
Action: Bolt-Action (Barreled Action Only)
Markings: The right side of the receiver is stamped “21426.” The right side of the barrel is stamped “3L21426" and “CALIBER .30-06 ONLY / MADE IN BELGIUM.” The left side of the barrel is stamped "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY." The left side of the receiver and barrel are stamped with Belgium-proof markings. The magazine floorplate and trigger guard have gold-colored engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mauser Model 1898 is widely recognized as a pivotal design in the evolution of modern two-lug, turn-bolt rifles, serving as a benchmark against which many other rifles are measured. Patented by Paul Mauser in 1895 and officially adopted by the German armed forces on April 5, 1898, the Model 1898 has earned a reputation for its reliability in combat. Its robust and nearly indestructible design has also made it a favorite among sportsmen, big-game hunters, and professional guides. This rifle has been produced in various countries, leading to differences in quality and materials. Despite these variations, high-quality versions of the Model 1898, such as Browning’s FN High-Power rifle, are highly sought after and command premium prices.
The FN High-Power, a distinguished iteration of the Mauser 1898, was offered in three grades: Safari, Medallion, and Olympian. Despite being the base rifle, the Safari model was noted for its aesthetic appeal, featuring select walnut wood, hand-cut checkering, and a hand-fitted stock. This base model also included a steel recoil lug and a stock that was carefully bedded to the barreled action to enhance accuracy. Additionally, the trigger guard and floorplate were subtly engraved and highlighted with gold, while the stock was finished with a high-quality gloss or semi-gloss coating that was popular then. The rust bluing on these rifles was particularly well-executed, deep in color, and durable.
The High-Power rifles were available in a range of popular calibers, from .243 Winchester to .458 Winchester Magnum, although the majority were chambered for .30-06-length (3.340 inches) and .375 H&H-length (3.600 inches) cartridges. Short-action cartridges, such as .243 and .308 Winchester, were produced in limited quantities on the ’98 action. Browning chose to offer Sako Finnish-built rifles for these and additional calibers like .222 Remington, .222 Remington Magnum, and .22-250 Remington. Known for their exceptional accuracy, Sako rifles feature a distinctive push-feed system with a robust rotating extractor that engages over the rim when closing and a blade-style ejector that allows precise control of cases as they are extracted from the chamber. The Sako rifles' precise action and barrel specifications ensure smooth, flawless function and high accuracy, complementing the Mauser Model 1898’s storied legacy in rifle design.
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.
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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.
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