Guest bronco_mudder Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Well, like I mentioned in a previous thread I have come into a bunch of 6mm Rem brass, so after looking at my different options I have bought another rifle, versus having one made, or going to the 6mm AI. I found a guy with a 6mm that interested me. It is a Browing model 78 that is one pretty gun, in mint shape, and with a little talking its now mine. It is going to be a winter project stripping the wood, and giving it an oil finish, I love a good oil finish. Well here is my question, I've never seen a model 78, actually I've never even seen one advertised for sale before. After looking at it, it looks like an 1885, can anyone tell me the differnce between the 2 models. I would assume that the 78 was first produced in 1878, and the 1885 in 1885. When was the model 78 last produced?? Any info on the 78 would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Browning model 78 Is it a Browning B-78? If so it isn't old at all... from Browning's web site [ QUOTE ] The production of the B-78 High Power rifle began in 1973. In 1976 the was a "Bi-Centennial Model" was produced. The B-78 was discontinued in 1982. [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Browning model 78 Actually, the Browning 78 was produced from 1973 - 1982. It was offered in .22-250 Rem, 6mm Rem, .243 Win, .25-06 Rem, 7mm Mag, 30-06 and .45-70. The guns were offered with round or octagon barrels. The only guns that had sights were the .45-70 guns. There were approximately 24,000 model 78 guns manufactured. The gun was reintroduced as the model 1885 in 1985. Values are: 100% - $695 98% - $595 95% - $465 90% - $325 80% - $295 70% - $275 Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bronco_mudder Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Re: Browning model 78 Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it. Reloader, I knew it wasn't a real old gun, but I was just guessing that with it being given a 78 designation, that it was probably patented in 1878. Mine has the octoganal barrel, and the wood has incredible figure. So then there is no difference between the 78, and the 1885 then, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Re: Browning model 78 The trigger groups are different between the M1885 and the B-78. The 1885 was Browning's first firearm design I think. With the stocks on single shot rifles, such as the M1885 and Ruger's Number One, almost all will have better than the norm figure in them, this is due from using smaller pieces of wood, therefore being more abunadant and cost effiecient doubleA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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