Browning BL-22 Grade I Type 126 Lever-Action Rifle in .22 S/L/LR, 20" Barrel (1982)
This Browning BL-22 is a Grade I Type 126 lever-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR, with a 20" barrel and a tubular magazine. It features a silver-toned receiver paired with a blued barrel, plus a glossy wood stock and matching wood forearm. This example is dated 1982 and is marked "Made in Japan" with Browning Arms Company markings.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Firearm
Built in the Grade I Type 126 configuration, this BL-22 uses a lever-action with an exposed hammer and a right-side ejection port. The rifle uses open iron sights with a front sight near the muzzle and a barrel-mounted rear sight.
The BL-22 design is known for its short-throw lever action, and this example has the trigger/trigger guard that moves with the lever to help reduce finger pinch during cycling. It also features a single barrel band and a tubular magazine under the barrel with an inner magazine tube and a knurled end cap.
The furniture is wood with a glossy finish, with no checkering visible, and it is fitted with a black buttplate. The stated length of pull is 13.5.
Markings noted include "PATENT NO. 3377731" and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN." The receiver is silver-toned, while the barrel is blued for a two-tone appearance.