Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic - The Firearms Forum

bofuzz · 03-21-2012, 11:43 AM

I have a Browning 22 LR FN Grade III made about 1964 with very extensive engraving. It is in at least 90% or better condition. I also have the original barrel that has never been fired through. I would like to find out who at browning did the engraving and what the rifle might be worth. I can't find engraver marks or know what to look for.

Telcotech · 03-21-2012, 01:25 PM

bofuzz-

Try and post some pics of that Browning....I for one would love to see it....

TT

bofuzz · 03-21-2012, 01:31 PM

I will try to get some up today. It is not only beautiful, it's sexy.

bofuzz · 03-21-2012, 06:33 PM

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/album.php?albumid=539

here is the link to the images

bofuzz · 03-21-2012, 06:33 PM

here is the link to the images

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/album.php?albumid=539

Brass Tacks · 03-21-2012, 06:43 PM

very nice!

bofuzz · 03-22-2012, 02:37 PM

Correction on year of make. According to Browning it was made in 1957 the second year of manufacture.

bofuzz · 03-22-2012, 02:39 PM

The link to images is up on the thread.

StoneChimney · 03-22-2012, 03:25 PM

The serial number should be on the underside of the barrel. 1957 should have no letter, and range between ~12000 to ~28000. If it was 1964, the serial number should start with '4T.'

That is Grade III engraving, and it appears to be unsigned which is not unusual. In the $2500-$2800 range.

bofuzz · 03-22-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneChimney

The serial number should be on the underside of the barrel. 1957 should have no letter, and range between ~12000 to ~28000. If it was 1964, the serial number should start with '4T.'

That is Grade III engraving, and it appears to be unsigned which is not unusual. In the $2500-$2800 range.

Thank you for your reply. I have seem some at auction online for between $4,000 and $6,900. Of course that's a good day with the right buyers and an engravers mark. I would think having the original barrel never fired would command better than $2800 What do you think?

03-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#1
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic I have a Browning 22 LR FN Grade III made about 1964 with very extensive engraving. It is in at least 90% or better condition. I also have the original barrel that has never been fired through. I would like to find out who at browning did the engraving and what the rifle might be worth. I can't find engraver marks or know what to look for. -->

03-21-2012, 01:25 PM	#2
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 256	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic bofuzz- Try and post some pics of that Browning....I for one would love to see it.... TT

03-21-2012, 01:31 PM	#3
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic I will try to get some up today. It is not only beautiful, it's sexy.

03-21-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/album.php?albumid=539 here is the link to the images

03-21-2012, 06:33 PM	#5
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic here is the link to the images http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/album.php?albumid=539

03-21-2012, 06:43 PM	#6
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 553	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic very nice! __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.

03-22-2012, 02:37 PM	#7
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic Correction on year of make. According to Browning it was made in 1957 the second year of manufacture.

03-22-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
bofuzz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic The link to images is up on the thread.

03-22-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Browning FN Grade III 22 LR Automatic The serial number should be on the underside of the barrel. 1957 should have no letter, and range between ~12000 to ~28000. If it was 1964, the serial number should start with '4T.' That is Grade III engraving, and it appears to be unsigned which is not unusual. In the $2500-$2800 range. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!