Curly walnut Browning mountain rifle

[52Bore]

I’ve had the opportunity to go to CA and cut CA walnut 2x (last was 20 years ago). We cut 9 trees the first trip and five the next, 4 years later. I still stay in contact and I’m on his good list…and I still have some fantastic pieces I cut.
No doubt in my mind the OP post is natural walnut (Claro most likely). Mother Nature has some fantastic stuff.
These Commemorative Editions have a certain higher grade and a few really good ones would not be unexpected.
Here is an original (English) percussion from 1866. I recalled the striping/curl within the figure similar in location on the butt of the OP.

 

[Cherrybow]

If Browning only made 1000 of each of these rifles , for world wide distribution , it would hardly be economic to make new locks , but a spring could made by a competent smith .

It’s my understanding that there were 1000 of the commemorative rifle made, but the mountain rifle was made for several years. I’m not sure how many of them are out there.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Cutfinger, the Browning Mountain Rifles have single set triggers. Set the trigger by pushing it forward.

 

[Cherrybow]

Does anyone happen to have a picture of the accessory kit that came with the rifle? I am missing the kit and would like to know what came in it.

 

[52Bore]

Does anyone happen to have a picture of the accessory kit that came with the rifle? I am missing the kit and would like to know what came in it.

Since the rifle was supplied in a cardboard box (barrel out of stock). I’d imagine the Commemorative kit include the full length lined wood box, rifle scabbard/sleeve, horn (engraved with number “xxxx of 1000”) and strap, possibly even the nipple wrench.

 

[Cherrybow]

Now times 2! Turned out the guy had 2 of these and both are outstanding. I could not pass up the opportunity. Both of these mountain rifles were part of a “rifle set” all with the same run number and made with fancy wood.

 

[DuncNZ]

@Cutfinger, the Browning Mountain Rifles have single set triggers. Set the trigger by pushing it forward.

I had my hands on one a few years ago and thought they had a single set trigger . I didn't buy it as I have always been suspicious of commemorative firearms as they seem to be made for collectors and not users . A bit like the legendary H&H Brown Bess .

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Cutfinger, mine is not one of the commemorative rifles. It's a very plain standard production rifle. It is a quality rifle and accurate on target. The single trigger has a lot of travel when set but works pretty well.

 

[52Bore]

Cherrybow:

OUTSTANDING!
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