Browning BAR Mark II Safari .270 Win with Factory BOSS, 20-inch Barrel, Belgian Proofs, Factory Scroll Engraving, Bushnell Scope
This Browning BAR Mark II Safari in .270 Win stands out with its factory BOSS system, 20-inch barrel, and factory scroll-engraved, blued steel receiver. It carries Belgian proof marks with Browning address markings and was made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal during the 1990s. The rifle includes a gold-colored trigger and a gloss walnut stock with cut checkering, and it comes set up with a Browning-marked one-piece base, rings, and an installed Bushnell scope.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood show a few minor scratches and small handling blemishes. Surfaces present cleanly overall.
What's Included
- Optic: Bushnell riflescope with crosshair reticle featuring a small center circle (installed)
- Mounts: Browning-marked one-piece scope base with rings (installed)
The BAR Mark II Safari is a gas-operated, semi-automatic hunting rifle chambered in .270 Win with a 4+1 capacity. This example features a 20-inch barrel and a cross-bolt safety, pairing classic lines with a proven operating system and steel receiver.
It is equipped with Browning's factory BOSS system, an adjustable, ported muzzle device (Patent 5,279,200) fitted at the muzzle. The setup allows precise external adjustment at the device and is original to the rifle.
Fit and finish details include a blued receiver with factory scroll engraving and a 'SAFARI' cartouche, plus a gold-colored trigger. The gloss walnut stock has cut checkering, a Browning-marked recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Origin markings and proofs are present: Belgian proof marks and the rollmarks 'BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.' and 'MADE IN BELGIUM • ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL.' The rifle is set up with a Browning-marked one-piece scope base and rings, and an installed Bushnell scope featuring a crosshair reticle with a small center circle.