Euro rifle action?

I thought Steyr as well but the barrel is smooth so not a Steyr but euro abolt is a good guess!
 
Browning Euro
ok but is it their unique action or do they use someone elses
I haven't found a good detail pic of a Steyr to compare.....yet
 
The Browning Eurobolt, introduced in 2000, is the bolt-action rifle in Bronwing’s Eurobolt series, that was manufactured specifically for the European market. This centerfire bolt-action repeating rifle features a bolt with three locking lugs that lock at the front of the receiver, a free-floating barrel, and a glass-bedded recoil lug. The Eurobolt rifles are equipped with a two-position safety catch located on the neck of the stock, a red dot indicator, a removable magazine capable of holding up to four standard or three magnum cartridges, and factory-set trigger pull adjustable by a gunsmith. Additionally, the rifles include adjustable sights and are prepared with four holes on the top of the receiver for mounting scopes
 
astuart44 said:
The Browning Eurobolt, introduced in 2000, is the bolt-action rifle in Bronwing’s Eurobolt series, that was manufactured specifically for the European market. This centerfire bolt-action repeating rifle features a bolt with three locking lugs that lock at the front of the receiver, a free-floating barrel, and a glass-bedded recoil lug. The Eurobolt rifles are equipped with a two-position safety catch located on the neck of the stock, a red dot indicator, a removable magazine capable of holding up to four standard or three magnum cartridges, and factory-set trigger pull adjustable by a gunsmith. Additionally, the rifles include adjustable sights and are prepared with four holes on the top of the receiver for mounting scopes
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Different eurobolt. The rifle in question came out in the 80s I believe. I remember seeing it in an old shooters bible as a kid.
 
I'm seeing two types of Eurobolt. One looks like a regular A-Bolt with a more european hog-back style stock and open sights. Very handsome rifle.

The other has a rounded action and cocking piece, with a butterknife-esque bolt handle, like the one the OP posted.

At first glance it looks a lot like the Steyr SM-12, but when you look deeper, the safety is straight out of the A-Bolt parts bin, as is the red dot on the stock. And the Steyr has a much more "loading port" as opposed to the more traditional open top of the Browning design.

Honestly, I'm not mad at that original Eurobolt. There's one of the rounder (I'm assuming Second Generation) Euros on ####### for a grand. I doubt that there are many in the country so likely a decent deal. I'd be concerned about it being an orphan in terms of scope bases, while the Gen 1 would share same with the A-Bolt.
 
^^ Similar to what I've found
the stock shape and having sights are a euro flare it seems. Bolt shape and locking lugs are abolt too
maybe Browning had to change a few things while trying to gain some of the euro market
 
Same rifle, different calibre.


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Beautiful Browning Euro-Bolt .270. This model was made by Browning for a short time (based on the A-Bolt) and sold in the USA and Europe, features a cheek piece on the stock, palm swell on the grip, schanbel fore-end, Browning rubber butt plate, inlet sling swivels and spoon bolt handle. Wood is oil finish and metal is matte. Very unique and distinct from all the other rifles at the deer camp. European styling including Schnabel style forearm, rounded rear receiver, Mannlicher style bolt, European cheekpiece on satin finished checkered stock, low-lustre bluing, hinged floorplate with removable mag., cocking indicator, upper tang thumb activated safety, 6 lbs. 14 oz. Made somewhere between 1993-96. I would rate at 96 to 97% overall. Box magazine, adjustable trigger and all the other Browning amenities. The Length of Pull is 14-1/2" over original Browning rubber butt plate which is great for tall hunters with long arms. Most rifles are 13-1/2".
 
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