Browning T-Bolt Grade II .22 LR Belgian Straight-Pull Bolt Rifle – 24" Barrel, 1960s Production
This Belgian-built Browning T-Bolt Grade II pairs the model’s innovative straight-pull action with a 24-inch sporter barrel produced in smaller numbers than later variants. FN’s polished blue finish, cut-checkered gloss walnut stock, and receiver-mounted micrometer aperture sight mark it as a higher-grade rimfire from the classic 1960s era. Rare today, especially without later salt-wood issues, this Grade II example offers collectors a solid platform for restoration or parts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is mechanically functional but shows scattered scratches, blemishes, and areas of rust and pitting. The gloss walnut stock is fully broken just behind the receiver and will require restorative work or replacement.
What’s Included
- Gloss-finished walnut Monte Carlo checkered stock section (broken)
Designed around a dual-lug straight-pull bolt with T-handle, the Browning T-Bolt cycles as quickly as a semi-auto while maintaining bolt-action accuracy. Grade II rifles received extra hand-finishing, a polished blue surface, and sharply cut checkering for a refined feel.
The 24-inch round sporter barrel was offered only during early production, adding scarcity for collectors seeking first-generation configurations from Belgium’s FN plant.
Iron sights consist of a ramped front blade and a receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear, providing a precise sight picture without optics. No magazine is included, so the rifle currently functions as a single-shot until a correct 5- or 10-round T-Bolt magazine is sourced.
The Monte Carlo walnut stock features a pistol grip and Browning’s high-gloss finish popular in the 1960s. Although broken, the original wood and cut checkering remain, giving restorers the chance to return the rifle to its former appearance.