I'm in the process of buying a Browning Safari in .375 H&H made in 1970. At first glance it looks like any other FN Mauser, except this one is a push feed with a Sako style extractor. I recognize it is not an M98, but I wanted a .375 H&H in near new condition and at a really good price. All my other heavy guns are either Arg., FN or Mark X Mausers. But this one seemed worth the risk. Here are the pics of the action:
The seller states the action has no markings on it whatsoever except a Belgium proof mark which is also on the barrel. And the barrel is marked below the rear sight "Made in Belgium". According to online research I've done the gun is FN built, but I know that during the late-60's to mid-70's period Browning was using Sako actions on almost all their other light and medium weight rifles, so why not the heavy calibers as well? However, not even the Blue Book addresses this question.
Keith
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The seller states the action has no markings on it whatsoever except a Belgium proof mark which is also on the barrel. And the barrel is marked below the rear sight "Made in Belgium". According to online research I've done the gun is FN built, but I know that during the late-60's to mid-70's period Browning was using Sako actions on almost all their other light and medium weight rifles, so why not the heavy calibers as well? However, not even the Blue Book addresses this question.
Keith
410-693-9265 cell