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FINNISH BROWNING SAFARI .308 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
FINNISH BROWNING SAFARI .308 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 308. S# 10219Z8. Bbl 22 1/2". Safari bolt action rifle manufactured by SAKO in Finland, stocked in Belgium, and imported by Browning Arms Company. The left side of the bbl.is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY", with the serial number, cal. designation, and "MADE IN FINLAND" on the right. Belgian proofs are present on the receiver, bolt, and bbl. Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with the bolt being in-the-white. 1 piece Monte Carlo pattern wood stock, with checkering at wrist and forend. Ramped and hooded brass beaded blade front sight with flip up U-notch rear sight. Swept back round knob bolt handle with knurled band at center. Floorplate and trigger guard exhibit light foliate engraving. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some scattered concentrated spots of light pitting primarily below the wood line on the receiver and bbl. Bbl crown shows some mild age related discoloration. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Stock shows some light superficial marks, with a few small impressions from storage and handling. Varnish exhibits cracking overall, with notable areas on the right side of the comb and forend. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3555/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.