BROWNING

Current manufacturer with U.S. headquarters located in Morgan, UT, originally manufactured in Odgen, UT, circa 1880. Browning guns originally were manufactured in Ogden, UT, circa 1880. Browning firearms are manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal and Liège, Belgium. Beginning 1976, Browning also contracted with Miroku of Japan and A.T.I. in Salt Lake City, UT to manufacture both longarms and handguns. In 1992, Browning (including F.N.) was acquired by GIAT of France. During late 1997, the French government received $82 million for the sale of F.N. Herstal from the Walloon business region surrounding Fabrique Nationale in Belgium.
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BROWNING Antiques Models

BROWNING THE HARMONICA RIFLE Image

BROWNING THE HARMONICA RIFLE

.45 cal., 5 shot sliding-bar magazine resembling a harmonica with percussion nipples located on top, manually indexed, magazine locking lever on right side of frame, 32-40 in. octagon barrel marked "J.M. BROWNING" sometimes follow...

BROWNING MODEL 1878 STANDARD Image

BROWNING MODEL 1878 STANDARD

cartridge, various cals., J.M. Browning's first patent, falling block action, fewer than 600 made (highest known ser. no. is 542) by Browning Brothers in Ogden, Utah between 1878-1883, octagon barrel marked "BROWNING BROS. OGDEN, UTAH,...