They are rare and very collectable, for only 200 were shipped to this country (US) Even LESS in Canada (my comment). These are strictly functional target pistols that were made for competitors. Triggers are gold plated and adjustable so that the shooter can adapt it to the type of shooting and his own preferences.Īll were matte finished to cut down on the glare. The front sight is interchangeable with different types and sizes of blades, and the rear sight has positive click adjustments for both windage and elevation. The most apparent difference with the first variation are the checkered walnut adjustable grips that have a palm rest you can move to make them as comfortable as possible. Under the barrel, a weight is fitted that can be slid forward or backward so that the shooter can alter the balance as he sees fit. It has a heavy barrel that is bored and rifled to a high standard of excellence to assure accuracy and consistency. It is generally referred to by collectors as the International Medalist II. The second version of the International Medalist was sold in this country in 1980. All were shipped in a leatherette pistol case lined in red velvet. As in the Medalist there is a dry fire mechanism as standard. The grooved triggers were fully adjustable for weight of pull and backlash. The grips were made of walnut and have a thumb rest, they are not adjustable like the second model and are checkered 18 lines per inch. All the micrometer rear sights were adjustable for both windage and elevation and are positive.īarrel markings on the left side are as follows: They were only made with barrels 5.9' long, giving a sight radius of 8.6'. The heavy barrel has a non-glare ventilated rib. and International Shooting Union regulations. The original intention was to build a gun that would qualify under both N.R.A. The second model, which is called the International Medalist II, was made starting in 1975. Production ended in 1974 with about 681 made they are still being produced for other countries. The 'International Medalist I' advertising started in 1970, though some were being made as early as 1969. For all serious Browning pistol fans/collectors.

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