FN Safari Grade High-Power Bolt-Action Rifle, .30-06, Belgian-Made, 1961
This 1961 FN High-Power Safari Grade combines the proven Belgian FN Mauser ’98 action with classic safari styling and factory hand-cut scroll engraving. Chambered in the versatile .30-06, it features controlled-round feed, a forged steel receiver, and a 22-inch sporter barrel. Collectors will appreciate the Liège proofmarks, Browning dual-address barrel legend, and elegant walnut Monte Carlo stock with Browning hard-rubber buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The front sight hood is absent.
What’s Included
- Scope rings (installed)
- One-piece steel scope base (installed)
Built on an FN commercial Mauser action, this rifle offers controlled-round feed with a long claw extractor—features valued for reliability when hunting big game. The bolt body is polished in-the-white, contrasting the high-polish blued receiver and barrel for a classic look.
The hand-cut scroll engraving on the floorplate and trigger guard adds factory artistry uncommon on today’s production rifles. Belgian Perron, ELG, and other Liège proofmarks, plus the date-letter φ, confirm 1961 manufacture.
The walnut stock sports a Monte Carlo comb and right-hand cheek-piece, with crisp cut checkering for a secure grip. Sling swivel studs are factory installed, and the Browning hard-rubber buttplate maintains the period-correct profile.
Sighting equipment includes a ramp front sight with dovetailed blade; the rear barrel-mounted leaf/ramp sight has been removed, making room for the installed scope base. The 22-inch barrel keeps overall length to about 42.5 inches, balancing well for field carry.