![]() ![]() Browning's 1976 catalog states, "(The regular Medalist qualifies under NRA regulation)". Also included was block to hold 60 cartridges.įN also calls this Medalist "Concours" which translates to competition if French. Included in the case was a tool to removing the fore end and for adding an attachment to install the barrel weights. The Medalist came in a lockable case with red interior lining and a black leatherette outer covering. Most references indicate 407 Gold Line and about 400 Renaissance models were made. In addition to the blued model there were Gold Line and Renaissance models. The dry-fire mechanism described earlier was an additional feature of the Medalist. The barrel length is commonly referred to as 6 ¾ inches long in the U. Barrel length is 171 mm which calculates to 6.7323 inches where one mm equals 0.03937 inches. The Medalist had a heavy, vent (five) rib, round barrel with a system to attach additional barrel weights. There are at least two checkering patterns. Two grip variations were made, one for right handed shooters and one for left handed shooters. Grips on the Medalist were wrap-around checkered wood with a thumb rest. Production by Fabrique Nationale Herstal Belgium continued into 1976 with sales primarily for the European market with the latest serial number known to us is 84242T76. sales of the Medalist continued into 1975. The search for early Medalist serial numbers continues and it is very possible production of the Medalist started before the serial number cited. The earliest serial number known to us is 17299T2. ![]() It was introduced for sale shortly after the Challenger in June or July 1962. ![]() Even though the Medalist was the prototype for Bruce Browning it was the latest in production after the Nomad and Challenger. ![]()
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