BROWNING SCOPED 243 WIN. GRADE II BAR SEMI-AUTO

RIFLE. Cal. 243 Win. S# 77625M70. Bbl. 22" with standard sights; hooded bead on ramped base at muzzle and folding leaf at rear. Mfg. 1970 (1967-1974 for Grade II's) with light engraving on sides of receiver to include animal heads. Earlier variations called "Deluxe" before adopting "Grade II" title. Made and assembled in Belgium with nicely figured gloss finished checkered pistol gripped stock set having sling swivel bases and Browning black plastic buttplate. Leupold 2 piece scope bases with Redfield 1" under screw rings holding Redfield Widefield Illuminator 3-9 power gloss finished scope having duplex reticle. MAGS: 1 factory 4 rd. retained by its hinged floorplate. CONDITION: stock set has handling marks throughout that are the result of being dropped; similar marks on scope near eyepiece and power ring. Metal surfaces have minimal marks mainly from cleaned light oxidation and generally confined to left side of receiver. Scope optics are clear and useable, but a slight inclusion is visible due to the rear lens being cracked. Bore is near excellent. (26-4307/NW). CURIO. $700-1,000.