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1. #Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers serial numbers#
2. #Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers serial number#
3. #Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers code#
4. #Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers series#

Please see our pictures and good luck.I think the serial numbers were just block (groups of s/n's set aside for. 308 cartridge case.” This rifle is sure to make any new owner happy, be it a savvy FN collector or someone looking for their next hunting rifle. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting larger game while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints. It can also be used against larger game such as black bear or elk, but is sometimes said to be “too light” for such large game. Initially designed as a varmint round, it may be used for wildlife and game such as coyote, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and wild hogs. 243 Winchester (6×52mm) is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. 243 Winchester, ammunition is widely available the cartridge has a track record of proven results from Wikipedia “The. The rifle has notable balance and a crisp 3lb 4oz trigger pull. The metal finish is retained at about 96%, the balance is attributed to light scuffs and some operational wear on the bolt body. The rifle has a nice European walnut stock, showing only a few light handling marks. The rifle has an “L” prefix, making it extremely difficult to nail down an exact date of manufacture the date ranges from about 1959 to the early 1960’s. Our Assessment: This is a Browning Safari Grade ‘High-Power’ rifle made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The rifle has a hinged magazine floorplate. The forward receiver ring on the action is 1.49” long. The rifle incorporates an FN Mauser action with control feed claw extraction (). Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. The balance of the finish shows a few areas of scuffing on the barrel, light marks on the floorplate and trigger guard and some operational wear on the bolt body. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The plate has a few shallow scuff marks, rating in Excellent condition. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the black plastic Browning brand shotgun-style butt plate. The stock’s gloss finish has but a few very light handling marks, please see our pictures, the grain burl is intricate and the checkers are sharp. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered European walnut with a Monte Carlo comb and left side cheek piece two quick disconnect swivel studs are installed into the stock. The top of the receiver has four drilled, tapped and screw filled holes for the addition of a scope base. Sights / Optics: The rifle does not have iron sights the rear of the barrel has two drilled, tapped and screw-filled holes. The floorplate and trigger guard have gold-color filled embellished engraving. The inside of the stock is marked “7189”, which may be a factory mix-up in numerical order, since all four digits are found in the serial number. The underside of the bolt handle is marked “7819”, the top has a proof mark.

#Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers series#

The left side of the receiver is marked “*” over R, a small lion over “PV” and the Perron proof, the underside flat has a series of test peen marks and “3 / E / 8 / 64 / Q”, the right side of the receiver is marked “7819”.

#Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers serial number#

& MONTREAL P.Q.”, with “*” over “R”, crown over “R”, lion over “PV and a Liege proof, the underside is marked “243”, the right is marked with the serial number and “CALIBER. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY / ST LOUIS MO.

#Fn Belgian Mauser Serial Numbers code#

Year of Manufacture: Late 1950’s to the early 1960’s the “L” prefix indicates earlier production Browning later switched to an alpha-numeric code that would have given us a specific date of manufacture.Īction Type: Control Feed, Mauser-Claw Extractor, Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Fed, Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Make: Fabrique Nationale in Belgium for Browning Arrow_back Return To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine Modern Arms