Browning Arms Company facts for kids
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| Founded | 1878 in Ogden, Utah, United States |
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| Parent | Groupe Herstal S.A. |
Browning Arms Company is a famous American company that makes firearms and outdoor gear. It was started in 1878 in Ogden, Utah, by two brothers, John Moses Browning and Matthew Sandefur Browning. They sell many different types of firearms, like shotguns, rifles, and pistols. They also offer other cool products for outdoor activities, such as fishing rods, reels, gun safes, sport bows, knives, and even bicycles!
John Moses Browning was a super important inventor. He designed many of the firearms that Browning sells. His amazing designs were also made by other big companies like Winchester and Colt. Today, Browning is part of a larger company called FN Herstal.
Browning is well-known for some of its popular firearms. These include the A-Bolt and X-Bolt bolt-action rifles, the BAR semi-automatic rifle, and the Auto-5 semi-automatic shotgun. They also make special shotguns for trap shooting, like the 725 Pro Trap.
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Browning's Amazing Products
Browning makes a wide range of products for hunting, shooting, and outdoor adventures. Let's explore some of their most popular items.
Firearms: Rifles, Shotguns, and Pistols
Browning is famous for its firearms. They design and sell many different kinds for various uses, from hunting to sport shooting.
Pistols: Handheld Firearms
Pistols are smaller firearms that can be held with one hand. Browning makes several well-known models:
- Browning BDM
- Browning Hi-Power
- Browning Buck Mark
- Browning 1911-22
- Browning 1911-380
- Browning BDA 45 (also known as the SIG-Sauer P220)
- Browning BDA 380 (made by Beretta)
- Browning BDA9 (also known as the FN HP-DA)
Rifles: For Hunting and Sport
Rifles are longer firearms often used for hunting or target shooting. Browning has many popular rifle models:
- Browning X-Bolt
- Browning A-Bolt
- Browning BLR
- Browning BAR
- Browning BPR
- Browning BBR
- Browning BL-22
- Browning Semi Auto 22 (SA-22)
- Browning T-Bolt (first made in 1965, then again in 2006)
- Browning B-92 lever-action
Shotguns: For Birds and Clay Targets
Shotguns are often used for hunting birds or for sports like trap shooting, where you shoot at clay targets. Here are some Browning shotguns:
- Browning A-Bolt Shotgun
- Browning Auto-5
- Browning A5
- Browning A5 20 gauge
- Browning B-2000
- Browning Silver
- Browning Maxus
- Browning Maxus 2
- Browning BPS
- Browning BSS
- Browning Cynergy
- Browning Citori
- Browning Superposed
- BT-99
- BT-100
- Browning Recoilless
- Browning Gold
- B-80
- A-500
- Lightning
Footwear: Boots for Outdoor Adventures
In 1968, Browning started making hunting boots. They worked with other companies to design and create their footwear. In 2001, they partnered with H.H. Brown Shoe Company to make Browning Footwear. Their boot line includes different styles for various outdoor activities, like boots made from kangaroo leather, rubber boots, and special boots for hunting in wet areas.
Knives: Tools for Every Explorer
Browning also makes a variety of knives. In 1968, they introduced their first knives, including hunting knives and a folding knife. These were designed by a custom knifemaker named Gil Hibben. Over the years, Browning has worked with many other talented knifemakers to create their knife collections. They even made special "Living History Knives" to honor famous American generals and battles. Today, Russ Kommer, a big-game hunter, designs their knives.
Browning Firearms Museum
If you want to learn more about Browning's history, you can visit the Browning Firearms Museum. It's located at Union Station in Ogden, Utah. The museum has a collection of the company's factory items.
See also
- FN Model 1910 (a pistol designed by John Browning)
- M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (a famous automatic rifle)
