Browning BAR Mark II Safari BOSS 7mm Remington Magnum Semi-Auto Rifle – 24" Ported Barrel, Engraved Receiver, 1996 Belgian-Portuguese Build
This 1996 Browning BAR Mark II Safari BOSS pairs classic Belgian craftsmanship with modern magnum performance. Chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum, it features a 24-inch hammer-forged, ported barrel fitted with Browning’s Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System (BOSS) for fine-tuned accuracy. A gloss-blued steel receiver bears factory scroll engraving and a Safari banner, while Grade I walnut furniture delivers the rich look collectors expect. With a seven-lug rotary bolt and gas-piston action, this rifle blends reliable semi-automatic operation with timeless safari styling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock displays scattered dings and scratches, and the gloss-blued metal surfaces show areas of light pitting and scuffing.
What’s Included
- Browning BAR Mark II Safari BOSS 7mm Rem. Mag. rifle
Built in Belgium and assembled in Portugal, this BAR carries proof marks confirming its international pedigree. The serial code prefix “NT” dates production to 1996, placing it squarely in the desirable late-Mark II era.
The 24-inch steel barrel is hammer-forged for uniformity, threaded at the muzzle, and topped with the ported BOSS tuner. This system lets the shooter adjust barrel harmonics without handloading, a practical edge for squeezing maximum accuracy from powerful 7mm magnum loads.
A forged steel receiver wears a deep, high-polish blue and factory scroll engraving. It is drilled and tapped from the factory, allowing easy optic installation while retaining the rifle’s elegant profile.
Grade I walnut stock and fore-end showcase 18 LPI checkering, a comfortable pistol grip, and a factory recoil pad. Sling studs come installed for field carry. The 13.75-inch length of pull suits most shooters and balances the rifle’s full-size profile.
Inside, a seven-lug rotary bolt and gas-operated piston system cycle 7mm Rem. Mag. rounds smoothly from the three-round detachable magazine floorplate. A gold-plated trigger and cross-bolt safety round out the classic Browning touches.