Inheritance.
Hi, I recently inherited 2 firearms from a departed Grandfather.
1, A Browning bolt action, purchased new in the late 60's made in Belgium marking, and the serial# is 2L138xx
2, A Browning over under shotgun I know even less about this one. I don't know when it was purchased, but the serial# is S(5?)33xx
What does the serial tell you?
Thanks for your help. I read on another forum to xx ther last two digits of any serial # you post. If you need them let me know.
1, A Browning bolt action, purchased new in the late 60's made in Belgium marking, and the serial# is 2L138xx
2, A Browning over under shotgun I know even less about this one. I don't know when it was purchased, but the serial# is S(5?)33xx
What does the serial tell you?
Thanks for your help. I read on another forum to xx ther last two digits of any serial # you post. If you need them let me know.
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pics would help more, as would a more complete description at least of the markings 0 -
On your Browning O/U, does it say "made in Japan" (Citori) or "made in Belgem" (Superposed)? 0 -
I should get the pics sometime today or early tomorow morning.
It says made in Belgium.
I tried using the serial number reference thing on Browning's website but no luck.0 -
We need pictures to confirm what you've got and assess value but the rifle is probably a Browning High Power. I think the 2 before the L makes it a 1962 but I didn't check references so might be wrong about that. The S5 on the over and under is likely 1965 for a Browning 12 Gauge Superposed. Both are nice guns and worth quite a bit if in excellent condition. We need pictures to verify the condition. 0 -
Here come the pics.
I love the stock on the rifle anyone identify the wood?
Again, thanks for the help.
Apparently the 30-06 hasn't even gone through a full box of ammo yet.0 -
Thanks for the pictures they Help The 4th one is the best Don't try to get the complete fire arm in the picture. It makes too small to see detail. The Shot gun is a Superposed and the bottom of the pistol grip is Called a "round knob" older design and liked because of this it will add some value over later models . Also lighting will make a big difference in how we see and judge your 2 guns See how the last picture makes the butt stock look almost like it was spliced about 4 inches back from the pistol grip [?][?] This need to be corrected. Now that you have mastered the hard part of getting your pictures to show up Try new photos in Natural day light with say a piece of cardboard as a back ground to make all areas look their best . Think of them as our eyes from 12 inches away. we need this close and pictures of the action on the rifle from all angles . Yes they are two nice pieces. 0 -
perry shooter:
I have a stock similar to that two-toned stock.
It was made of an English walnut grafted onto a black walnut stump.
Seems they have a better root system than the english walnut and you get a more abundant nut crop.
Also makes people say "what the hell is this"?0 -
The rifle may be a BBR. We need more detailed photos to be sure. Is the bolt fluted? 0 -
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Here come the pics.
I love the stock on the rifle anyone identify the wood?
Again, thanks for the help.
Apparently the 30-06 hasn't even gone through a full box of ammo yet.
Take that rifle out of the stock, and make sure it is not rusted or pitted where the action contacts the stock. Be very careful to use the proper sized screw driver, as not to bugger up the screw heads. You are checking to see if this rifle had any of the salt cured wood, that caused major mayhem.
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On checking the salt wood issue; sometimes its easier just to take the screws out of the butt plate. If there's no corrosion there, there won't be any around the action either. 0
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