Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction: 1903-1992

Eastman, Matt

ISBN 10: 1571571140 / ISBN 13: 9781571571144

Published by Safari Press, Long Beach, CA, 1998

About this Item

428 pages. Fine condition hardcover, dustjacket with very minor edgewear. A very thorough study of everything that John Browning invented and his connections with all the major arms makers of his time. All the Browning semi-automatics, all bolt action rifles, Belgium and Japanese guns, all semi-automatic rifles, all single shot models, 22 rimfires, all handguns, special editions etc.

Seller Inventory # 021793

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Browning Sporting Arms of Distinction: 1903-1992
• Publisher: Safari Press, Long Beach, CA
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571571140
• ISBN 13: 9781571571144
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gun Books
  • Collecting

About this title

Synopsis

Considered to be THE reference on the Browning Arms Company, this book contains John Browning's inventions, serial numbers, proof marks, and engravings. In addition, all models of the famous Browning line of fine guns are covered. The history of the Browning family, the inventions, and Browning's association with Colt, Winchester, Savage, and others rounds out this fascinating book. Illustrated with hundreds of pictures and charts.

From the Publisher

Generally considered to be THE book on Browning firearms. Eastman's account contains John Browning's inventions, serial numbers, proof marks, and engravings. In addition, all models of the famous Browning line of fine guns are covered, including over-and-under shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns & rifles, double-barreled shotguns, pump shotguns, single-barreled shotguns, lever actions, bolt actions, .22 rimfire rifles, center-fire and .22 pistols, special edition and collector's models, and much, much more. Finally, the history of the Browning family, the inventions, the company, and Browning's association with Colt, Winchester, Savage, and others is detailed in this all-inclusive book, which is profusely illustrated with hundreds of pictures and charts.