Browning Mountain Rifle

[don hepler]

Of all the Repo"s they come closer to what a Hawken rifle should be. The one's I've seen, in unfired condition, run between $600-800. I like the single set trigger, just push forward to set. They have the heft of a real Hawken, the two wedge pins, and metal nose cap on the forearm, much like a Hawken, with walnut stock. However finding a replacement part, would probably be impossible. But I wouldn't let that stop me, at that price. Best of luck.

 

[Swede50]

I seen one at the Gun Show last fall for $850.00 I would put a light down the barrel to make sure dosent have any rust pitting if so it was put away without being cleaned.

 

[nwtradegun]

there the finest non-custom hawkens ever made.

 

[50cal.cliff]

When you pick one up the weight will shock you, when you get over that and throw it too your shoulder it seems to automatically hit that sweet spot and, if you ever shoot one, your done!

In other words it kind of reminds you of your first love!

As for the GPR, if I had the money and they were in good shape w/good barrels I'd own all three of them! :stir:

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hello Jensen,
Please let us know if you got the Brownings.
You are one lucky man!
Are they iron hardware or brass?
I had one years ago, a good friend talked me out of it, and I regret it to this day.
Don't worry about parts, their locks are bullet proof, and any good gunsmith worth his salt can make any part.
Congratulations on your find!
Please remember me if you wish to part with one.
Fred

 

[44-henry]

I have a 54 with iron furniture and it is a tack driver. I have shot several deer with it over the years.

 

[44-henry]

I have a 54 with iron furniture and it is a tack driver. I have shot several deer with it over the years.

 

[Vaino]

A few years back when Browning discontinued making the BMR, I bought a .50 closeout for $250.....wanted a .54, but they weren't available.

Used it for elk and it didn't "pass the test"....way to heavy, the .50 was insufficient for elk and it didn't fit well, especially in the wrist. Gave it to my son and he didn't like it either and sold it. .

The BMR was a very well made rifle and was also very accurate w/ PRB.

For range use either the .50 or the .54 should do well...if you can handle the weight......Fred

 

[Jensen]

Thank you Fred. I have a meet scheduled for today at 3pm. Hopefully all will go smooth. I will post pics and thoughts when I pick them up . KJ

 

[Jensen]

Picked up the rifles today. Identical in looks just one is 50 and the other is 54. Seems like my old TC Renegade on steroids. Triggers are great and they are built like a tank. I can't figure out how to get my pics uploaded. Fittings are not brass.

 

[bpd303]

Good find...
Posting pictures is easy. Here is a how to. http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/287747/

 

[Jensen]

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Not sure if this works or not.

 

[bpd303]

Just about got it... in Photobucket over to the right...click on the box that says IMG you will see it says copied...then go to your post and right click in it and paste.

 

[Jensen]

Thank you sir!

 

[hypo]

I have 3 Browning mountain rifles a 45 a 50 and a 54 my dad got them way back when and when he passed I got them I love them myself the 45 is unfired and the 50 my dads favorite I have to shoot a .500 ball and 18 patches its almost a smoothie and it still shoots so good.maybe one day ill fugue out how to post pictures and ill show them off some haha.

 

[Grenadier1758]

I'd post a picture of my Browning Mountain Rifle, but it looks just like yours.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi Jensen,
What a great find!
I wish you well with these fine guns.
The iron guns are the most preferred.
Get a good supply of "REAL" black powder, and you will have the best of the best for hunting and target.
You will find that Pyrodex is very iffy as to consistency in groups. If the powder is fresh it is ok.
Tripple 7 is good, but it is easy to over load, as it is very potent.
I find real BP better.
Should you part with one, put my name at the top of the list.
Best regards
Fred