1886 Browning Forest Service

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Joe Reilly
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1886 Browning Forest Service

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How many 1886 Carbines were made for the Forest Service Centennial? Were there any made in the rifle configuration? Thanks.
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I don't think there were any rifles. I want to say 2000 of the carbines produced in 1990-1991. Not certain though... I think they look much better in person.
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Re: 1886 Browning Forest Service

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Had to have made the rifles, as I saw one at our local show, but my wallet was about $100 too light to buy it. Have regretted losing that one since. Doesn't happen with too many guns, but I really liked the looks of it.
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Re: 1886 Browning Forest Service

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Found this doing a Google search. Shows to be only 2000 made. Other photos show it to be a rifle and not a carbine.

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Re: 1886 Browning Forest Service

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I've never seen the rifle.

This one interested me as it came out when Dad was still alive (27 years with the Forest Service).
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Re: 1886 Browning Forest Service

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One thing for sure about those Browning SRC/Rifles-----they shoot! (and can take one heck of a load)-------------Sixgun
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