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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 Challenger Renaissance!
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This exquisite handgun is part of a limited production of 437 (121 with 4 1/2 in. barrel, and 316 with 6 3/4 in. barrel) Challenger Renaissance. The firearm features Renaissance-style engravings on its frame, slide, and undercut serrated front sight base. The engravings consist of foliate scroll, punch-dot shading, and fine line engraving. The one-piece grip is made of checkered walnut and has a foliate scroll pattern at the top, a checkered circle pattern border that wraps around the back, and smooth sections with a deep, rich gloss finish.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Challenger Renaissance
Serial: 58902U74
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Style Blade on Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The firearm features Renaissance-style engravings on its frame, slide, and undercut serrated front sight base. The engravings consist of foliate scroll, punch-dot shading, and fine line engraving. The one-piece grip is made of checkered walnut and has a foliate scroll pattern at the top, a checkered circle pattern border that wraps around the back, and smooth sections with a deep, rich gloss finish.
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?
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, 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 adjust both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
There were only 437 Renaissance Challenger pistols made, and just 316 with 6 3/4” barrels, this pistol is an excellent example. The Renaissance engraving consists of foliate scroll and punch-dot shading on the frame and slide, as well as fine line engraving running along the bottom of the undercut serrated front sight base. The checkered walnut one piece grip is excellent with the foliate scroll pattern continued at the top, the checkering with circle pattern border wrapping around the back and the smooth sections having a deep rich gloss finish.
No matter the variant or version, the Challenger 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 Challenger Renaissance 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, and a shell holder 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.
Model: Challenger Renaissance
Serial: 58902U74
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 6 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Style Blade on Ramp Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The firearm features Renaissance-style engravings on its frame, slide, and undercut serrated front sight base. The engravings consist of foliate scroll, punch-dot shading, and fine line engraving. The one-piece grip is made of checkered walnut and has a foliate scroll pattern at the top, a checkered circle pattern border that wraps around the back, and smooth sections with a deep, rich gloss finish.
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?
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, 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 adjust both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist.
There were only 437 Renaissance Challenger pistols made, and just 316 with 6 3/4” barrels, this pistol is an excellent example. The Renaissance engraving consists of foliate scroll and punch-dot shading on the frame and slide, as well as fine line engraving running along the bottom of the undercut serrated front sight base. The checkered walnut one piece grip is excellent with the foliate scroll pattern continued at the top, the checkering with circle pattern border wrapping around the back and the smooth sections having a deep rich gloss finish.
No matter the variant or version, the Challenger 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 Challenger Renaissance 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, and a shell holder 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.
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