Browning ~ 78 Bicentennial ~ .45-70 GOVT

Browning B78 Bicentennial Edition Single Shot Rifle with Case and Knife. Manufactured in 1976 as 1 of 1,000 to commemorate the United States bicentennial. The rifle features finely detailed floral scroll engraving at the muzzle on all of the flats but the top, which is fitted with a dovetailed fixed blade sight. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation and is of a semi-buckhorn configuration. The left side of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN-FINISHED IN BELGIUM". The breech end of the barrel features more floral scroll engraving. The coin finished receiver features highly detailed animal scenes of an American bison on the right in a plains scene and an American bald eagle standing on a branch on the left. Both scenes feature circular punch borders and are surrounded by more floral scroll. The lever is similarly engraved. Mounted on a fancy Schnabel tip, multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock with an engraved blue crescent buttplate. Includes a hardwood display case with a fitted red velour interior, bicentennial medallion, an etched Browning fixed blade knife numbered to the gun. Excellent overall condition, retains 99% plus original finish with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The knife is excellent with some scattered light discoloration on the pommel. The case is very fine with some scattered handling/storage marks.