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council84
Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Browning 22lr semi automatic target pistol.It is being sold as a Medalist which means it should have a "T" in the serial #.The trouble is that the letter in the Serial # is a "U" which according to the information I got shows it to be a Challenger model.The seller states that it dosen't matter what the letter is.I'm wondering if Browning put out a Challenger to look like the Medalist, or is it a Challenger with Medalist handgrips and barrel wood put on it after the fact? The pistol comes complete with Browning carry case,barrel weights, and screwdriver and is in excellent condition,no wear. Any information on value or origin of this gun would be appreciated,I'm sorry that I don't have the rest of the serial # to give but I know that it was made in 1965. Regards Jim
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  • council84
    Hello, does anyone know where I can get
    a pair of plain jane Medalist grips and
    do Browning challenger grips fit the Medalist?
    Thank you
    Ron
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  • Spring Creek
    "Buyer Beware"!
    Sounds like a Challenger in "Medalist" Clothing (ie. barrel, forearm and
    Medalist grips, black case and accessories)ADDED, after-the-fact!
    The ONLY (I know of) exception to a "U" serial # Medalist IS and CAN be
    if it is a "U" followed by an "S" in the serial #.
    ANY Medalist "S" included and by this I mean Standard and International
    Medalist, will have a "Dry Fire" mechanism incoporated in the safety
    lever.
    I "Never" say "Never" in this hobby, because it's possible that a "U"
    serial number Medalist exists, but I doubt it and verification with complete
    serial number would be possible, to establish authenticity.

    Merry Christmas

    NRA Benefactor Life Member
    Browning Collectors Association
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  • Jerryv
    Spring Creek is right on. The barrels, grips, and some other parts are interchangable between the Nomad, Challenger, and Medalist. I think another difference is the trigger adjust screw in the back of the Medalist frame just below the slide.

    I suppose this could be a medalist that was repaired by using a challenger frame, but it seems unlikely.

    Jerry
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  • council84
    In response to Spring Creek's information,I believe that this pistol does have the two letters "U.S." .I am wondering if anybody could give me any more information if this the case.
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