Offered for sale is a vintage 1975 Belgian-made Browning BAR High Power chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. Manufactured by FN Herstal, this rifle represents the highly desirable early production era of Browning's legendary semi-automatic platform. Maintained as a dependable field gun, it exhibits typical honest character from hunting use while remaining in a fully functional, reliable configuration. It represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a classic, flat-shooting hunting rifle complete with a premium, period-correct Leupold optics setup.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: FN Herstal (Belgian Made) for Browning
Model: BAR
Caliber: 7mm Remington Magnum
Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Production Year: 1975
Serial Number: 39449 M75
Features & Configuration:
Optics & Mounting: Equipped with a period-correct Leupold VARI-X III 1.75x6 scope mounted in classic see-through "peep" rings, allowing the shooter to instantly transition between the magnified optic and the factory iron sights.
Safety: Features the factory cross-bolt safety located on the trigger guard.
Furniture: Factory-finished checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and forend.
Condition Report:
Metal Finish: The original factory bluing is intact overall but exhibits blemishes, light surface wear, and small handling marks on the barrel and receiver consistent with regular hunting use. It remains completely sound and free of deep pitting.
Wood Furniture: The walnut stock and forend are in honest, shooter-grade condition for their age, exhibiting noticeable scratches, blemishes, and finish wear from the field. The furniture remains entirely robust and free of structural cracks or integrity issues.
Mechanics & Bore: The gas-operated action cycles with traditional Belgian smoothness following a thorough bench cleaning and detailing. The bore is clean, and the rifling remains very strong and distinct.
Please review all provided high-resolution photographs to independently verify the exact condition, markings, and hardware prior to submitting offers.
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