Browning BL-22 Grade I Lever-Action Rifle, 20" Barrel, 1978 Miroku Production
Produced by Miroku in 1978, this early-generation Browning BL-22 Grade I combines the brand’s smooth 33° short-throw lever with the versatility of feeding .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 LR in the same magazine. A blued steel receiver, gloss-finished walnut furniture, and a high-capacity 15-round tubular magazine make this full-size rimfire lever gun a practical shooter and a desirable collectible.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Displays mild signs of use with light handling marks on the walnut stock and blued steel surfaces.
What’s Included
- Browning BL-22 Grade I lever-action rifle
This first-generation BL-22 features Browning’s signature 33° lever throw, allowing rapid cycling without moving your hand far from the stock. The trigger travels with the lever, preventing pinched fingers during quick operation.
The blued steel receiver and 20-inch barrel are matched with straight-grip walnut furniture finished in a factory gloss. A steel butt-plate stamped “BROWNING” completes the classic look.
A ramp front sight with a silver bead teams with an adjustable folding leaf rear sight for precise aiming. The rifle’s tubular magazine holds up to 15 rounds of .22 LR, or even more .22 Shorts, giving plenty of range time between reloads.
Serial suffix “RP” confirms the 1978 manufacture year, adding provenance for collectors who appreciate early Miroku-built Browning rimfires.