Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Browning Challenger!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Challenger
Serial: 2593U69
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Undercut Style Blade on Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Wraparound Grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
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 was 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, and manual thumb safety. The Challenger made the move to a gold-plated trigger. Speaking of triggers, the Challenger allowed users to adjust both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
Shipping:
Please be advised that the buyer will be responsible for shipping costs based on location.
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: 2593U69
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Undercut Style Blade on Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Wraparound Grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
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 was 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, and manual thumb safety. The Challenger made the move to a gold-plated trigger. Speaking of triggers, the Challenger allowed users to adjust both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
Shipping:
Please be advised that the buyer will be responsible for shipping costs based on location.
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.
