Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible Belgium made semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning Challenger!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Challenger
Serial: 88568U7
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 1/2" Round
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear and Fixed Patridge Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Features Belgian Proof Marks on the left side of the trigger guard, on the left side of the slide behind the slide serrations and the bottom of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Challenger is a semi-automatic rimfire pistol recognized as the mid-grade option between the Nomad and Medalist. It was introduced to the American market in 1962, seeing a 23-year run with the final specimens coming off the production line in 1985. The challenger did not remain static. In fact, it saw several major evolutions over the years with the Challenger II and then the III. The original guns used a “U” as part of the serial number. The second iteration started in 1976 and ran through 1982. The final Challenger III picked up in 1983 and carried through to the end of production. The Challenger offered two barrel lengths, 4.5 and 6.75 inches, with heavier options than the Nomad. Most wore wood grips, which were sometimes plain and sometimes checkered. There was a slide-stop latch, final-shot hold-open, as well as a manual thumb safety. The Challenger made the move to a gold-plated trigger. Speaking of triggers, the Challenger allowed users to adjustment both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Browning is in EXCELLENT condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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: Challenger
Serial: 88568U7
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 1/2" Round
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear and Fixed Patridge Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Features Belgian Proof Marks on the left side of the trigger guard, on the left side of the slide behind the slide serrations and the bottom of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Challenger is a semi-automatic rimfire pistol recognized as the mid-grade option between the Nomad and Medalist. It was introduced to the American market in 1962, seeing a 23-year run with the final specimens coming off the production line in 1985. The challenger did not remain static. In fact, it saw several major evolutions over the years with the Challenger II and then the III. The original guns used a “U” as part of the serial number. The second iteration started in 1976 and ran through 1982. The final Challenger III picked up in 1983 and carried through to the end of production. The Challenger offered two barrel lengths, 4.5 and 6.75 inches, with heavier options than the Nomad. Most wore wood grips, which were sometimes plain and sometimes checkered. There was a slide-stop latch, final-shot hold-open, as well as a manual thumb safety. The Challenger made the move to a gold-plated trigger. Speaking of triggers, the Challenger allowed users to adjustment both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Browning is in EXCELLENT condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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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