Belgium browning vs Japenese Browning

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ctgodog
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Belgium browning vs Japenese Browning

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What is the difference between the two manufacturing locations, in regards to functionality and quality? Is there a difference? Belgium seems to demand the premium in price, but is there really a difference? Other than bragging rights.? Japanese products can sometimes be a far superior product.....

Any input and insight will be appreciated....

Clint
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Re: Belgium browning vs Japenese Browning

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Nothing wrong as far as function of Japanese A-5s go, same is true with Remington Model 11 and Savage 720 series and others like Charles Daly Auto Pointer. The same company in Japan that produced guns for Browning also made some with Daiwa and Herters names I have been told and maybe others. FN Brownings have the name of the inventor and were the first on the market in 1903 after Browning and Winchester could not agree on terms and CEO of Remington died while Browning was waiting in his office. Collectors are fickle, S & W vs Colt, Winchester vs Marlin, etc. In the eye of the beholder apparently.
Another interesting variation from the 1920s is the German Rheinmetall NR-4, little different locking system, far better safety and classic european cheek rest stock.
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Re: Belgium browning vs Japenese Browning

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Having been a one-time owner of a Belgian Browning Superposed from the 1950's and currently the owner of a Browning Citori made in Japan in the late 1980's, I'd say the Japanese materials, workmanship, and finish is every bit the equal of the Belgian product, if not better. The same is true of Japanese cars, television sets, etc. vs. anyone else's. I'm sure that Belgian gun manufacturing technology was about as good as anyone's in the pre-1970 period, but probably not the case now, and also much more expensive than many other places in the world having the same or superior manufacturing technology.
ctgodog
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Re: Belgium browning vs Japenese Browning

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This one is getting some major attention.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =260985062

Wouldn't mind owning it, but it is way to nice, (and probably end up way to expensive), to use in the field.

Clint
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