Browning High Power Olympian Grade 30-06 Sprg Bolt Action Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $7,500.00

LSB#: LSB260511JS069

Make: Browning

Model: High Power Olympian Grade 

Serial Number: 11532

Year of Manufacture: 1961 C&R

Caliber: 30-06 Sprg

Action Type: Bolt action, centerfire rifle, fed from internal box magazine. 

Engravers: Three engravers have signed this rifle, Jose Baerten, Lilly Lambert, and R. Risak.

Barrel Length: 22″

Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. There is a Leupold Vari X II 3-9×40 scope mounted on this rifle. We cannot guarantee optics.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered and carved Grade 4 walnut, tipped forend, capped pistol grip, raised comb with cheekpiece, and Browning rubber recoil pad. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to recoil pad. There is light handling wear. There are a few light scratches and chipped finish. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition. 

Type of Finish:  Blued, Coined

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish. There is light handling and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory hard case

Our Assessment: The Browning High Power Olympian Grade represents the pinnacle of Browning’s postwar sporting-rifle line, combining a finely made Mauser-pattern action with extensive hand engraving and exhibition-grade walnut. This 1961 example is chambered in .30-06 Springfield and features a 22″ barrel, internal box magazine, carved and checkered Grade 4 walnut stock, and a Leupold Vari-X II 3-9×40 scope. The engraving is signed by Jose Baerten, Lilly Lambert, and R. Risak, adding notable artisan provenance to an already prestigious rifle.

The Olympian Grade was Browning’s highest-grade bolt-action offering and was produced in limited numbers for collectors and sportsmen seeking both mechanical quality and fine embellishment. Built during the Belgian era of Browning sporting arms, these rifles were individually engraved and stocked with select walnut, placing them among the most desirable factory sporting rifles of the period. In .30-06 Springfield, the Olympian Grade combines broad hunting versatility with the craftsmanship and artistry expected from Browning’s top-tier presentation arms.

This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish, with only light handling and operational wear. The carved Grade 4 walnut stock remains in Excellent condition with a few light scratches and small finish chips but no cracks, while the bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 9.5/10. The action functions correctly, and the included Leupold scope and factory hard case further enhance the package. Overall, this is an Excellent Browning Olympian Grade with exceptional craftsmanship, strong originality, and outstanding collector appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF