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Cased and Signed Engraved Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Single Shot Rifle with Knife

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Cased and Signed Engraved Browning Model 78 Bicentennial Commemorative Single Shot Rifle with Knife
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750
Manufactured in 1976. There is floral scroll engraving on the lever, barrel, buttplate and receiver with an eagle engraved on the left side of the receiver and a bison on the right side of the receiver. Fixed front and elevation adjustable rear sights. Mounted on a wonderfully figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm with Schnabel tip and straight grip stock with steel buttplate. With a medallion numbered to the gun with an eagle on one side and a motto on the opposite. There is also a knife etched with an eagle on one side of the blade and a herd of bison on the other side with a multi-point checkered walnut grip, brass guard and brass pommel. There is floral scroll engraving on the brass and it is numbered to match the gun. With a hardwood case with a plaque on the lid and lined in red cloth.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue/coin
Grips:
Serial Number: 17760540
Condition: Near new with only a few light handling marks overall. The medallion is also near new. The knife is excellent with some dark aged patina starting to form on the brass. The case is very good with scattered scratches and dings.