Browning BAR Mark II Safari .300 Win. Mag. Semi-Auto Rifle, 24 in Hammer-Forged Barrel, 1994 Belgian-Made, Factory Engraved
This Browning BAR Mark II Safari is a 1994-production, Belgian-made (assembled in Portugal) semi-auto chambered in .300 Win. Mag. It features a 24-inch hammer-forged sporter barrel with a 1:10 twist, a polished blued steel receiver with factory scroll engraving and a central "SAFARI" cartouche, and high-gloss walnut furniture. The gold-plated trigger and classic Browning markings add to its collector appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood show scuffs, scratches, pitting, and finish wear. The forend is slightly loose. There is a crack and chipped area behind the action on the buttstock. The internal magazine is missing.
What’s Included
- 1 inch scope rings (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases (installed)
Manufactured by FN in Belgium and assembled in Portugal, this Mark II Safari carries the correct Browning rollmarks: "MADE IN BELGIUM – ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL," "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.," and "BROWNING S.A." The receiver is polished blued steel with factory-applied scroll engraving and a central "SAFARI" cartouche on both sides.
The rifle uses Browning’s BAR gas-operated, short-stroke piston system. It is chambered in .300 Win. Mag. and fitted with a 24-inch hammer-forged sporter-profile barrel. The 1:10 twist is appropriate for a broad range of .30-caliber bullet weights.
Furniture consists of a high-gloss walnut stock and matching walnut fore-end, both with cut checkering. A Browning buttplate/pad complements the classic Safari presentation.
The receiver is drilled and tapped at the factory, and this rifle has two-piece scope bases and 1-inch rings installed. There are no iron sights.
The BAR Mark II Safari uses a detachable box magazine retained by a hinged floorplate, a distinctive design element of this series.