Browning BL-22 Grade II .22 S/L/LR Lever-Action Rifle, 20-Inch Barrel, Factory-Engraved Satin Silver Receiver (1982, Miroku Japan)
This Browning BL-22 Grade II stands out with its factory scroll-engraved, satin silver steel receiver and Miroku Japan craftsmanship. Built in 1982 (serial code PY), it features a 20-inch blued barrel with a recessed crown, a short 33-degree lever throw, and a gold-colored trigger. It accepts .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, feeding from a full-length tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread blemishes on the stock.
What's Included
- Browning BL-22 Grade II .22 S/L/LR lever-action rifle
The Grade II designation adds factory scroll engraving on both receiver sides, set against a satin silver finish over a steel receiver. The barrel and small parts wear a traditional blued finish, and the trigger is gold-colored. Markings include "Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. — Made in Japan" and U.S. Patent No.
3,377,731.
The 20-inch barrel uses a recessed crown and a barrel band, pairing durability with clean muzzle protection. The BL-22’s short 33-degree lever throw and the design where the trigger moves with the lever provide a compact, consistent stroke. An exposed hammer completes the classic rimfire lever-action controls.
Chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, this rifle feeds from a full-length tubular magazine with an approximate capacity of 15 rounds, yielding a 15+1 configuration. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, offering a comfortable fit for a wide range of shooters.
Sights are straightforward and practical: a ramped front blade and an adjustable rear sight. The furniture is gloss-finished walnut with checkering for grip, matched to a walnut forend and a steel buttplate marked "BROWNING." Manufacture by Miroku in Japan and the PY serial code confirm 1982 production.