Browning BLR Lightning 7mm-08 Rem Lever-Action, 20 in Barrel, Miroku-Japan 1996, 4+1, Walnut Stock, Blued Finish, Mounted Scope, Two Detachable Magazines
This Browning BLR Lightning is a 7mm-08 Rem lever-action from Miroku-Japan, verified by serial code as 1996 production with type code 427 for the Lightning BLR. It features a 20 in steel barrel, a blued finish with a polished black aluminum alloy receiver, and a gloss-finished walnut stock and fore-end. A black steel-tube riflescope is mounted on installed rings and bases, adding ready utility to its proven BLR configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor scratches and small blemishes visible on the metal and wood consistent with light handling.
What’s Included
- Black steel-tube riflescope (mounted)
- Scope rings and bases (installed)
- Leather shoulder sling (attached)
- Two detachable BLR short-action magazines (7mm-08)
The BLR Lightning pairs Browning’s lever-action handling with a rotating multi-lug bolt and detachable box magazine design, allowing the safe use of pointed bullets in a lever platform. This example is chambered in 7mm-08 Rem with a short-action 4+1 capacity, making it a practical and versatile configuration.
Construction details include a 20 in steel barrel with a blued finish and a polished black aluminum alloy receiver. The furniture is classic walnut with a gloss finish, featuring a checkered pistol-grip stock and matching fore-end. Length of pull is 14.0 in, and sling swivel studs are installed.
Sighting equipment includes factory iron sights with a ramped bead front. For enhanced aiming capability, scope bases and rings are installed and a black steel-tube riflescope is mounted.
Manufactured in Japan by Miroku, this rifle’s serial code indicates 1996 production, with type code 427 identifying the Lightning BLR variant. It reflects the precise fit and finish associated with Miroku’s Browning production of the era.