In Honor Of John Moses Browning's Birthday

January 23, 2014 marks the 159th anniversary of the birth of John Moses Browning in Ogden, Utah Territory. The poster below illustrates the breadth of Browning's design genius as well as its prolific nature. No firearm designer in history has designed as many different firearms that have stood the test of time for so long.

Examining the list of guns he designed, variations of the 1911, the Auto-5 shotgun, the Winchester 1892, and the M-2 .50 BMG heavy machine gun are still in use on a regular basis.

The Ultimate JMB Collector's Item

While I might argue that you can't have too many 1911s (or Browning Hi-Powers), this is a one of a kind collector's item for the ultimate John Moses Browning fan.

The Browning Mansion in Ogden, Utah is now on the market again. The price for the 8 bedroom, 3 bath home which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places is a mere $350,000. It has updated heating and cooling system and new carpeting.

For all we know, the ghost of JMB inhabits the home and will share some of his gun-designing genius with the new owner.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com