Browning FN
- Thread starter Lorne
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westcoaster
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central BC
You have got yourself one fine rifle. I have a 59 in 3006, they are accurate, and well made.
The only down side is the ones made in the late 60's? FN bought a bunch of walnut that had been dried using salt. The FN's with these stocks have been known to suffer rust damage from the salt between the stock and the metal.
The only down side is the ones made in the late 60's? FN bought a bunch of walnut that had been dried using salt. The FN's with these stocks have been known to suffer rust damage from the salt between the stock and the metal.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
That looks like an FN rifle, but not a Browning FN. different parts as noted above and the Brownings had a high gloss lacquer finish. Regardless, it will be a well made rifle. The FN actions were one of the best model 98 Mauser clones ever made.
westcoaster
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central BC
I was thinking that the rifle stock has been refinished. The forearm and checkering are identical to my original stock.
However as Longwalker pointed out the original finish is a high gloss laquer and this finish looks like it's been redone with tru oil and the butt plate is a recoil pad reather than the old metal plate. As well, I do not see the gold scrolling on the bottom of the magazine door.
Either way it should still be a shooter.
However as Longwalker pointed out the original finish is a high gloss laquer and this finish looks like it's been redone with tru oil and the butt plate is a recoil pad reather than the old metal plate. As well, I do not see the gold scrolling on the bottom of the magazine door.
Either way it should still be a shooter.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
Every FN Browning rifle that I have seen or owned had the step in the barrel. Another reason that I do not think that this one is a Browning.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northeast Ontario
X2, Looks alot like a 50's style FN Husky....love that swept back bolt.....the stock also looks Husky-ish to me. Supposed be a very slick action. Ill find out pretty soon as Ill have one in my hands next week.
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The stock finish is factory as you could order whatever you wanted from FN and they would just make it! My 30-06 double set trigger has the fine checking, euro type wing saftey and DSTriggers right from the factory built for European market (brought back from Gremany) These are second to none! I only wish mine was a 9.3x62, cheers Dale Z!
Well, I might as well get in on this one...I'm saying it's pure FN Sporter Deluxe; no Browning involved.
I jacked up my monitor a bit (and applied my magic magnifying mouse), and it looks like it has the little barrel step right in front of the rear sight dovetail - which is the correct size and shape for a 3-leaf sight. Too bad the rear sight is missing, they're hard to find.
It also appears to have the 'ring of beads' in the checkering around the base of the pistol grip.
It has the 'pin release' floor plate; the bottom of the bolt knob is round, and it has the low left-side wing safety (which is my favorite of all safeties.)
They're excellent. I have several, and I'm very partial to them.
I jacked up my monitor a bit (and applied my magic magnifying mouse), and it looks like it has the little barrel step right in front of the rear sight dovetail - which is the correct size and shape for a 3-leaf sight. Too bad the rear sight is missing, they're hard to find.
It also appears to have the 'ring of beads' in the checkering around the base of the pistol grip.
It has the 'pin release' floor plate; the bottom of the bolt knob is round, and it has the low left-side wing safety (which is my favorite of all safeties.)
They're excellent. I have several, and I'm very partial to them.
The rifle is here now still not still sure what I have.I completed the transfer it is registered as a Browning.It has the FN marking and made in Beligum on it.I bought this rifle with another one I wanted it was buy both or none.I am going to be selling it I would really like to know what I have and an approximate value.There is nothing on it that says Browning.Here are some more pictures any help would be appreciated.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northeast Ontario
IF you remove the bases is there anything on the top front of the receiver ?
