Between 1973-75
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
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
The Browning B78 rifle's date of manufacture can be determined using its serial number. For the B78 series, the first two digits of the serial number typically represent the year of production. In this case, with the serial number 70792W57, the "57" indicates that the rifle was manufactured in 1977.
You will need to include a serial number to have your question answered.
I will start with browning.com has a serial number service under customer service that will help you identify the year of production of your B-78 single shot rifle.The browning model B-78 was made during the years 1973-1982.I would have to say that all B-78 rifles were made by Mirouku of japan for browning,and these were fine made rifles.
W73 to 76 and then to current two letter code
7mm Magnum and 300 Winchester Magnum
No
Browning.com has a sn function under customer service
Yes, the B78 rifle was produced in .280 Remington caliber. The B78 is a single-shot rifle manufactured by Browning in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and it was available in several calibers, including .280 Remington. This caliber was among the options offered to cater to various hunting needs.
The B78's were made for Browning by Miroku of Japan from 1973 to 1982 and the values vary a bit. A moderately used 78 in a popular caliber will run from $800 to $1500. Their popularity is apparently on the way back and Winchester has started making a Model 1885 which is basically the same gun with less flashy wood and not many chamberings. Browning had made an 1885 Model back in the 90's for a few years. I purchased a mint 6mm B-78 two years ago for $850 and thought it one hell of a deal.
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?