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September 19, 2012, 05:36 PM | #1 |
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Early Belgique Browning .22L Rifle
I've been given a family "owned" Belgique Browning .22L pump action rifle. It is an early model serial #11389.
I understand this is a fairly common rifle with little significant value, but I am curious as to what the symbols stamped on the barrel mean and if they are significant. |
September 19, 2012, 05:43 PM | #2 |
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On barrel:
Chambered for 22 Long (not Long Rifle). Smokeless powder proofed Rifled barrel proof Inspector's mark Definitive proof On receiver: Smokeless powder proof Inspector's mark Breech proof Fabrique Nationale D'Armes De Guerre= National war weapons factory, Herstal, Belgium Browning Patent is self-explanatory.
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September 19, 2012, 09:04 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the information. It's a well used rifle and not terribly accurate anymore (groups about 40mm at 50M), but it works very well and it's a fun little rifle to shoot.
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September 20, 2012, 08:52 AM | #4 |
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IIRC, your rifle is referred to as an FN / Browning Trombone.
FN made some 150,000 of them from 1922 to 1974, which WAG would put yours as being made ca.1924-25. In the condition seen in the pics, I would put it's value somewhere around $450USD, =/-. If it were pristine, it would be worth almost twice as much. The accuracy might be able to be restored with a careful (of muzzle damage), but thorough, barrel cleaning. If that doesn't restore accuracy, I would take a hard/close look at the muzzle crown for cleaning rod wear or dings. If it was shot with corrosive ammo, common in the 1920's, the bore might respond to a smoothing with JB Bore Paste. You have a very nice family heirloom there. . Last edited by PetahW; September 20, 2012 at 08:57 AM. |
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