Browning.com has a sn function under customer service
Between 1973-75
You will need to include a serial number to have your question answered.
W73 to 76 and then to current two letter code
7mm Magnum and 300 Winchester Magnum
No. The B78 wasn't introduced until 1973 and discontinued in 1982 You need to contact Browning. You can get it lettered for 39.50 USD
Having trouble identifying the model. In 1979 (date indicated by your sn), Browning produces the BBR bolt-action rifle, the B78 single-shot and the BAR semiautomatic rifle in 7mm Remington Magnum, but none of those had that 117 designation. What type of rifle do you have?
Marketed as the B78, this gun was made in Japan from 1973 thru 1982. The model was reintroduced as the model 1885 in the year 1985
It happens. Does not add any real value.
I am aware of only the following calibers in the B78: 22 250; 6mm Rem, 7mm Rem Mag; 30 06 and 45 70.
With a flat screwdriver , their are 4 positions, eject straight out the rear , to the left or to the right, and a stop or catch position.
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B78 3sa