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I have no idea sir, just the other ones i have seen had made in japan marks so i wondered and posted to take ideas.
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That's a nice gun, Kem. Unusual to find a 28" with IC/mod. Rare, I'm guessing. I hope you shoot it well. Sometime, you must tell us what birds you intend to hunt where you live.
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A dear friend that passed away last December collected all the configurations that were offered in both 12 and 20 gauges. The Browning people knew him and greeted him at the big shows.
He had all of these guns stocked to his measurements and to his godson who was to inherit his collection and did.
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Dear buzz thank you very much , i am located in Cyprus and hunting season starts next Sunday. I am planning to give this gun a go at the first day of the season to see how am i gonna perform with it. I will be shooting partrides quails and hare. I will be posting pictures with the game next week if i am lucky to shoot some.
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I could be wrong, but I seem to remember that the BSS-SLE was made in Belgium.
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This one is Japanese. There is a later version, usually case colored, that was done in Belgium, by Lebeau. People ask a lot more money for them, but, I don't think they are a lot more gun: http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100597051When I was in France, I handled two, used, Japanese Browning sidelocks, that were fitted with sling swivels. I don't recall if they had the "Made in Japan" line on the barrel, but, every one I've seen stateside, does. Best, Ted
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Thanks Kem. Partridge? Quail? What species of partridge and what species of quail do you have in Cyprus? Do you have a bird dog? Your Browning BSS sidelock should be perfect for you.
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We have Chukar partridge and common quail here.Also we have black francolin and in the winter we have woodcock.I have an English pointer that i use for bird hunting. I hope i can shoot well with the bss sidelock  . If you consider a trip to Cyprus please let me know.You are more than welcome to be my guest. Best, Kem
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That would be sooooo cool Kem! Thank you. Have fun next Sunday! Best, Buzz
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Very nice gun! If you have time, I would like to see pics of the sidelocks and engraving. Hope to see you posting soon in "Favorite Game/Gun pictures" Good luck!
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