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nice pics and nice rifle

Now that's a real Browning, Mississippi!

I like your pics as well.

I certainly prefer the stock on my FN to that Browning used. Mine had a standard military trigger with the wing safety on the left side of the bolt. I have since swapped the trigger out. I do like the safety on the left. It is a beautifully finished gun, easily the same as the Browning's I have seen.

That rifle has class written all over it...


Very nice.

cummins,
I sent you a PM about a mint Safari in .270.

WCB,

I checked with Western but they are sold out for FN Brownings. Good link though thanks for the info. I've attached a couple of pics, one shows all this scrolling on the bottom and one showing the chunk missing from the stock...

Lee24

I've attached a pic of the mounts. I am having difficulty zooming in closer with this camera though.

Westcoaster -
I will post a picture of some Buehler mounts with the scope removed so you can compare.

CumminsCowboy -
Now reply from you about that mint Safari in .270.
Are you still interested, or should I steer someone else to it?

Westcoaster,
Try these guys,they bought up bunch of the stocks from Western Gun Parts-
http://www.customshopinc.com/

The "scrolling" on your floor plate is standard Safari Grade engraving for the Mauser action guns-the floor plates on the Sakos were engraved with a different pattern.

WB.

Great thread. Thank you, wheelchair bandit on the lead to Western Gun Parts. I have an FN Mauser Delux purchased in 1962, I stupidly cut the stock and installed a recoil pad. I'm going to try restoring this rifle to its original condition. It's a 30-06 and extremely accurate.

A couple of things about these old Safari's, not only do they look great, they are very capable shooters!!

What years were the browning safaris made on those FN Mausers?

Were the brownings all new mauser receivers ?

Were they considered a true mauser or were their safety’s , triggers and bolt releases different?

And...

Is there a way to date the serial number??

You'll likely do better searching around on collector sites than here for all that info. Brownings are "complicated". Add in the salt wood issue, the Sako-based ones, and also European models that sometimes find their way here and it gets more so. I still run into stuff I didn't know about from time to time, and I've been looking at them off and on for years.

You'll pay a premium for Brownings over other FN rifles, especially nice ones.

That made for Sears Roebuck Mauser with FN action came from Harrison & Richardson (they also made limited number of rifles with H&R stamped on them in .270 and .30-06). Not a bad rifle. If you are determined to get FN Sporter or Browning FN I would go with .338 or .375 where the extra weight is welcomen. In early years both Weatherby and Sako used FN Mauser actions to make rifles. I would consider pre-1964 Winchester 70. The two standouts are .270 Featherweight and standard weight in .338 Winchester Magnum. Another standout was L-579 actioned Harrison & Richardson (.308 most common caliber) which if found in top shape can be had for about $500. I had to plug in a line for Old Model 70 because I'm a Winnie guy.

What was wrong with the 3X9 Redfield?

I havent seen a Browning Safari in years, last one was a 264WM if I remember correctly. I dont see many FN Mausers anymore either.

In my opinion the original FN was the better rifle. They tend to be lighter, came with a well proportioned classic stock and had a left side wing safety.

Nothing. Redfield made Browning branded scopes in 60s and 70s. They can still be used but the image will not be as sharp or bright as in new scopes of good quality.

That is what one would call professional or game wardens rifle, no frills quality, reliable piece.

I just bought a push feed safari in 7mm yesterday that had been at the local pawn shop maybe 3months.
Topped with the vx3 leupold it just feels good.
Ready to shoot it and then decide if I keep it or sell it