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Title: Looking for info on a Browning Explorer I
Post by: dagwood64 on March 11, 2018, 07:31:00 PM

I recently found my dad's Browning Explorer I, model 3D258-1, 40X#, 56" AMO.
I am wondering if anyone knows what year it was made, and is it better to keep as a collectors item, or take it out and shoot it? It is in very good condition.
Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Looking for info on a Browning Explorer I
Post by: Horney Toad on March 11, 2018, 07:50:00 PM

Made late 60s or early 70s.  Not sure if you can date these from serial number. It is somewhat collectable, but not real collectable.  I guess the value at about $150. Go ahead and shoot it.

Title: Re: Looking for info on a Browning Explorer I
Post by: Blackhawk on March 12, 2018, 07:27:00 PM

The Explorer I with serial # 3D258 was the 258th bow of that model made in 1973.

That bow (as are most other Brownings) is a fantastic shooter as well as looker.  I agree they are not super collectible, but still highly regarded and sought out for their shooting abilities.  

The value of $150 mentioned is about right, but the prize is really shooting it.

Title: Re: Looking for info on a Browning Explorer I
Post by: ron w on March 15, 2018, 10:12:00 PM

If it is in really good shape you can get more than $150, but likely not over $200. If you draw 28" or less I would shoot it and enjoy it. After all, it was your dads........make some memories with it.