Limited Edition Browning B-78 Single Shot Rifle – 1 of 1,000
This rare and highly collectible Browning B-78 Bicentennial Edition rifle was manufactured in 1976 in Japan and finished in Belgium by FN to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence. One of only 1,000 Browning B-78 rifles produced for the United States Bicentennial, this single-shot rifle is a stunning example of Browning’s craftsmanship, celebrating both American history and fine European engraving.
Key Features of This Browning B-78 Bicentennial Rifle:
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Model: Browning B-78 Bicentennial Edition
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Caliber: .45-70 Government
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Barrel: 24″ octagon barrel with a blued blade front sight and buckhorn u-notch rear sight
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Markings: Right side of barrel engraved “BROWNING BICENTENNIAL 1776–1976 / Caliber .45-70 PATENT PENDING”
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Finish: Deep blued barrel; coin-finished receiver
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Engraving:
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Masterfully scroll-engraved by Rosa Bee (R. Bee)
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Bald eagle engraved on the left side of the receiver
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Buffalo motif engraved on the right side (signed “R. BEE” underneath)
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Additional engraving on lever and metal crescent butt plate
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Wood: Factory high-gloss walnut stock with finely cut checkering
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Length of Pull (LOP): 13-1/2″
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FFL Status: Modern
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Serial Number: 17760492
Included Accessories:
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Original factory display case with red velvet lining
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Matching Browning Bicentennial knife
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Commemorative coin
Condition:
This Browning B-78 .45-70 rifle remains in very fine condition, retaining approximately 98% of its original finish. The wood shows a few minor handling marks, and the bore is bright with strong rifling. The display case has some external wear, but both the commemorative knife and coin are in excellent condition. Mechanically, the rifle functions perfectly.
Collector’s Note:
This is not just any Browning B-78 rifle—it is a Rosa Bee engraved commemorative model, combining historical significance with elite engraving artistry. With only 1,000 units ever produced, this piece holds strong appeal for collectors of:
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Engraved Browning rifles
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Rosa Bee engraved firearms
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Bicentennial commemoratives
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.45-70 single shot rifles
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Belgian FN finished Brownings
