Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning Medalist!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Medalist
Serial: 61375T74
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4" ventilated rib barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade front with Adjustable target rear sight
Stock/Grips: Walnut target grips with checkering and thumb rest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
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 take better care of 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 that 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 a black case with a red cloth interior and other contents 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: Medalist
Serial: 61375T74
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 3/4" ventilated rib barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade front with Adjustable target rear sight
Stock/Grips: Walnut target grips with checkering and thumb rest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
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 take better care of 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 that 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 a black case with a red cloth interior and other contents 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
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.
