Browning High Power Safari Grade .264 Win. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, Belgian 1961, FN Mauser 98 Action, 22 Inch Barrel
This 1961 Browning High Power Safari Grade in .264 Win. Mag. is a Belgian-made rifle built on the FN commercial Mauser 98–type action with controlled-round feed. It features factory light scroll engraving with gold highlights, classic Browning walnut stock appointments, and a bright, excellent bore. It retains its iron sights and comes with installed two-piece scope bases, offering a well-appointed example of the Safari Grade in a sought-after magnum chambering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are notable handling marks from prior use. The butt pad is chipped. Metal surfaces are in good condition. The stock shows finish wear and dents.
What’s Included
- Browning High Power Safari Grade .264 Win. Mag. bolt-action rifle
- Installed two-piece scope bases
Built on the FN commercial Mauser 98–type action, this rifle uses a large non-rotating external claw extractor and controlled-round feed. It has an internal 3+1 capacity box magazine and a hinged floorplate for easy unloading. The receiver is drilled and tapped, with two-piece scope bases already installed.
The 22-inch blued barrel is paired with classic iron sights: a hooded ramp front bead and a barrel-mounted adjustable open rear sight on a raised base. The sliding safety is mounted on the bolt shroud. The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling, reflecting careful use.
The walnut stock shows hallmark Safari Grade details, including a Monte Carlo profile with a shadowline cheekpiece, cut checkering, sling swivel studs, Browning rosette-style cross-bolt escutcheons, and a Browning black buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a traditional hunting rifle fit.
Factory embellishments and markings add to its appeal. The blued floorplate and trigger guard feature light scroll engraving with gold highlights. Rollmarks include "MADE IN BELGIUM" and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q." Belgian proofs are present, including crowned ELG in oval, Perron, lion over PV, star-over-letter inspector marks, and the Liège date letter phi. The barrel and bolt carry matching serial numbers (number not disclosed), consistent with original manufacture.