Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Gun Porn

Found over at They Make All Kinds, a prototype lever rifle designed by John Browning, when he worked for Winchester.


From the article:
This Browning designed prototype lever action centerfire rifle has front and rear locking lugs, a design reminiscent of no other Winchester rifle of the late 19th century.
 This 30 caliber Browning prototype carbine is fitted with a pinned blade front sight and a ladder rear sight marked "1873" and graduated from 2-9. There are no external markings on the rifle. The upper tang is drilled and tapped. The rifle was left in the white. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock. There is a single barrel band and a carbine buttplate. The receiver has an exposed hammer and a bolt, which slides back when the action is opened. When closing the action the bolt slides forward to lock. A true one of a kind prototype showcasing Browning's partnership with Winchester.
There is more at the link above.

3 comments:

Jack said...

That's awesome. Thanks, PawPaw :)

Jack said...

So much for "weak" lever-gun actions. I want one - In .50 BMG? :)






Old NFO said...

Wow... One can only wonder what that one is worth!!! Thanks!