*Browning Model 53 Rifle in Original Box

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BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY -Buyers are responsible for having full knowledge of the legality of purchasing, transferring, importing, or exporting any item in their home jurisdiction. -All buyers purchasing modern firearms as defined by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) will be subject to: -A background check as required by law. -Providing documentation of a valid C&R License or Federal Firearms License (FFL). -It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to satisfy themselves of an item's age, condition, and status before bidding, regardless of method used for bidding. -Condition reports and other questions will be handled by staff until 5:00 PM US EST the day prior to an auction. DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION -Item descriptions are given as a courtesy and are the opinions of L&G. Catalog descriptions carry a limited guarantee to protect the buyer from major discrepancies; as such, this limited guarantee does not protect against any less than the aforementioned major discrepancies. -Not all items offered for auction have been disassembled nor have had their internal parts verified. -L&G uses the following NRA-developed terminology condition standards of firearms: -Modern Gun Condition Standards -NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production. -PERFECT: In New condition in every respect (many collectors & dealers use 'As New' to describe this condition). -EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect (except at muzzle or sharp edges). -VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches. -GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning. -FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. -Antique Firearm Conditions Standards -FACTORY NEW: All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out. -EXCELLENT: All original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore. -FINE: All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore. -VERY GOOD: All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms. -GOOD: Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order. -FAIR: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order. -POOR: Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collector's firearm. 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