Browning what? - The Firearms Forum

Len · 03-10-2009, 12:50 PM

Just bought an old pistol, sure looks like a Browning Challenger but there are no letters in the serial number. The serial # on bottom of the barrel is 76800, markings on left side are FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE
HERSTAL-BELGIQUE
Markings on the right side are
BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE
22 LONG RIFLE
Anyone have any ideas???
Thanx Len

Teejay9 · 03-10-2009, 01:02 PM

FN made a Challenger in 4 1/2 and 6 3/4 between 1962 and 1975 with walnut grips. They also made a Nomad in the same lengths, but with black plastic grips, 1962-74. Hope this helps in narrowing it down. TJ

03-10-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
Len Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Browning what? Just bought an old pistol, sure looks like a Browning Challenger but there are no letters in the serial number. The serial # on bottom of the barrel is 76800, markings on left side are FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE Markings on the right side are BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE 22 LONG RIFLE Anyone have any ideas??? Thanx Len -->

03-10-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: Browning what? FN made a Challenger in 4 1/2 and 6 3/4 between 1962 and 1975 with walnut grips. They also made a Nomad in the same lengths, but with black plastic grips, 1962-74. Hope this helps in narrowing it down. TJ