Browning BAR Grade I .243 Win Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, Blued, Walnut, Made in Portugal (1977)
This 1977 Browning BAR Grade I in .243 Win stands out for its classic blued-and-walnut configuration, clean bore, and well-kept condition. Built in Portugal, it features a 22 inch barrel, open sights, and an installed scope mount on a receiver drilled and tapped for bases. The rifle retains the hallmark Grade I gloss walnut and polished blued receiver, with the desirable .243 Win chambering and a detachable box magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Browning BAR Grade I .243 Win semi-automatic rifle
- Detachable box magazine
- Installed scope mount
The rifle uses a gas-operated, rotating-bolt, semi-automatic action chambered in .243 Win. It feeds from a 4+1 capacity detachable box magazine retained by a hinged floorplate, with a 22 inch barrel that balances handling and velocity for this cartridge.
Grade I features include a polished blued receiver and blued metalwork paired with gloss walnut furniture. The checkered stock provides a 14.0 inch length of pull and is fitted with a Browning hard buttplate. Sling swivel studs are factory-installed for easy carry setup.
Sighting equipment consists of open sights with a ramped front bead and a folding rear sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and this example has a scope mount installed for immediate optic attachment if desired.
Made in Portugal, the rifle bears barrel markings "BAR CALIBER .243 ONLY" over "BROWNING PATENTS." The serial suffix "M77" at the receiver/barrel juncture aligns with its 1977 manufacture date, adding clear period context to this example.