Browning Safari (not BAR) w/ factory oil (not gloss) finish?

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13 January 2009, 07:49

easyup

Browning Safari (not BAR) w/ factory oil (not gloss) finish?

Could anyone please confirm what I was told today that one could order from Browning a oiled stock finish rather than the high gloss? Rifle is a mint long extractor that has a nice oil finish and I was told this was done as a special order at the request of typically African bound hunters. The checkering which looks perfect would have me believe this is not a refinish but a factory finish.
Appreciate the responses.

13 January 2009, 08:10

GeorgeS

You may want to ask this question in the 'Gun Collecting' forum, as well.

George

13 January 2009, 16:13

jeffeosso

ask fla3006 .. he hads an amazing depth of knowledge of all mauser sporters

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13 January 2009, 18:35

JIm Yackley

The oil finish was standard until 1967. When they switched to the short extractors the finish was changed to the high gloss.Source is the Matt Eastman book.I have a .270 Safari with oil finish.

13 January 2009, 21:51

MCA man

If the finish was strictly oil prior to 1967, then how come there are so many glossy Safaris made in the 1960-1965 era??

LLS

14 January 2009, 19:35

JIm Yackley

Not to start a pissing contest. page#255 of Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction by Matt Eastman gives the rational.