I think that was Browning's attempt to compete with the new Bear Custom Takedown. It was not widely accepted. After that they came out with the Backpacker, then the BackPacker II, FireDrake Takedown, and then the cheaper Wasp Takedaon. Thiswe were more of a success.
But, hey, that is how we come up with new innovations. Put it out there and see how it flies. It will either sore, or crash and burn.
In the late '60's Allen came out with a new contraption with all sorts of wheels and pullys. Many of us said that this is one that will crash and burn. Look what that led to.