Browning BAR Grade I .270 Win Semi-Auto, 22" Barrel, 1981 Pre-Mark II, Blued/Walnut
This 1981 Browning BAR Grade I is a pre-Mark II example chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22" barrel. It features polished blued steel, a gloss-finished walnut stock with bordered point-pattern checkering, and a long-action configuration. The receiver is drilled and tapped and is currently fitted with 1-inch rings and two-piece bases.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible scuffs and wear consistent with prior use. Mechanically, it appears to function properly.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 1-inch scope rings with two-piece scope bases (installed)
This rifle represents the original BAR generation, pre-Mark II, with 1981 production indicated by the serial coding. It is a long-action .270 Winchester configuration with a 22" barrel and a 3+1 capacity.
The action is a gas-operated system with a rotating multi-lug bolt, complemented by a left-side bolt release. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and it comes fitted with 1-inch rings and two-piece bases.
Metalwork shows a polished blued finish on both the barrel and receiver. The ramped front sight is present. Barrel markings include "BAR CALIBER .270 ONLY" and "BROWNING PATENTS."
The Grade I walnut stock has a gloss finish with bordered point-pattern checkering, a straight comb, and a pistol grip. It includes a schnabel fore-end and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.75".