Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Browning Medalist Gold Line!
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearm, contact us. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for immediate purchase.
Click here to let us know what firearms you are searching for!
This exquisite handgun is part of a limited production of 407 Gold Line Medalists. It features intricate hand-inlay work on both sides of the frame, slide, barrel, and grip straps with fine gold wire outlining tasteful foliate swirls. These elegant decorations stand out against a backdrop of rich blue finish.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Medalist Gold Line
Serial: 86643T7
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Patridge Undercute Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Walnut Grips with Thumbrest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / It features intricate hand-inlay work on both sides of the frame, slide, barrel, and grip straps with fine gold wire outlining tasteful foliate swirls.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Sure, you know all about Browning’s modern production semi-automatic Buck Mark, but are you familiar with the company’s trio of classic repeating handguns known as the Nomad, Challenger, and Medalist – and why they’re on the radar of savvy collectors? Perhaps the most desirable of the three guns today, and also originally the most expensive, is the Medalist. These handguns were produced from 1962 to 1974. Because they were pricier to build and buy, it is more common to find Medalist pistols in higher condition ratings. Buyers investing more dollars were generally apt to care better for a Medalist than a Nomad.
Medalist rimfires used a “T” as part of the serial number. The barrel length was 6.75 inches, and the steel-framed pistols wore walnut grips of several styles. Medalist stocks are something to behold when you compare them to the competition at the time. There’s lovely hand checkering set against deep bluing on the metalwork. Some of the most desirable models showed a ventilated-rib-style barrel and what amounts to a forend in addition to exaggerated target-style hardwood grips. A gold-plated trigger adds to the classiness, and that upgrade remains on many Browning firearms to this day.
The Medalist uses both a positive manual safety and a dry-fire mechanism integral to the thumb safety. In a nod to its target-shooting features, the Medalist made use of both an adjustable trigger and a set of under-barrel counterweights. Like the Challenger, the Medalist also saw a pair of special runs. In addition to the desirable International Medalist, the Gold Line Medalist saw a production believed to be just over 400 units. That’s roughly the same count as the Renaissance Medalist, who had a chrome-plated satin finish and hand-fit build.
No matter the variant or version, the Medalist is a piece of practical artwork to behold. Finding one in its original hard case with all the accessories is a crown jewel for collectors. Kudos if there’s already one in your gun safe. There’s little doubt the Browning Medalist is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and capable semi-automatic rimfire pistols ever produced.
Contents:
This example will ship with an original black case with a red cloth interior, counterweight support with 3 counterweights, a screwdriver tool, shell holder, manual and (2) keys!
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: Medalist Gold Line
Serial: 86643T7
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Patridge Undercute Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Walnut Grips with Thumbrest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / It features intricate hand-inlay work on both sides of the frame, slide, barrel, and grip straps with fine gold wire outlining tasteful foliate swirls.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Sure, you know all about Browning’s modern production semi-automatic Buck Mark, but are you familiar with the company’s trio of classic repeating handguns known as the Nomad, Challenger, and Medalist – and why they’re on the radar of savvy collectors? Perhaps the most desirable of the three guns today, and also originally the most expensive, is the Medalist. These handguns were produced from 1962 to 1974. Because they were pricier to build and buy, it is more common to find Medalist pistols in higher condition ratings. Buyers investing more dollars were generally apt to care better for a Medalist than a Nomad.
Medalist rimfires used a “T” as part of the serial number. The barrel length was 6.75 inches, and the steel-framed pistols wore walnut grips of several styles. Medalist stocks are something to behold when you compare them to the competition at the time. There’s lovely hand checkering set against deep bluing on the metalwork. Some of the most desirable models showed a ventilated-rib-style barrel and what amounts to a forend in addition to exaggerated target-style hardwood grips. A gold-plated trigger adds to the classiness, and that upgrade remains on many Browning firearms to this day.
The Medalist uses both a positive manual safety and a dry-fire mechanism integral to the thumb safety. In a nod to its target-shooting features, the Medalist made use of both an adjustable trigger and a set of under-barrel counterweights. Like the Challenger, the Medalist also saw a pair of special runs. In addition to the desirable International Medalist, the Gold Line Medalist saw a production believed to be just over 400 units. That’s roughly the same count as the Renaissance Medalist, who had a chrome-plated satin finish and hand-fit build.
No matter the variant or version, the Medalist is a piece of practical artwork to behold. Finding one in its original hard case with all the accessories is a crown jewel for collectors. Kudos if there’s already one in your gun safe. There’s little doubt the Browning Medalist is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and capable semi-automatic rimfire pistols ever produced.
Contents:
This example will ship with an original black case with a red cloth interior, counterweight support with 3 counterweights, a screwdriver tool, shell holder, manual and (2) keys!
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 $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
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
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
