Browning BL-22 Grade II .22 S/L/LR Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Barrel, 15+1 Capacity, Factory Scroll Engraved, High-Polish Blue (Miroku Japan, 2016)
This Browning BL-22 Grade II stands out with factory scroll engraving on a high-polish blued steel receiver, a classic 20-inch barrel, and the BL-22 short-throw lever system. Built by Miroku in Japan in 2016, it features cut-checkered walnut furniture with a high-gloss finish and a receiver grooved at the factory for rimfire rings. Its 15+1 capacity with .22 LR and refined Grade II details make it a strong example of the BL-22 line.
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: The rifle functions properly. Minor scratches are present on exterior surfaces. There are small deposits on the rear sight.
What's Included
- Browning BL-22 Lever-Action Rifle Owner's Manual
The BL-22 action uses a 33° short-throw lever that cycles quickly and keeps the hand close to the stock, with a gold-colored trigger that moves with the lever. It has an exposed hammer and a full-length tubular magazine with a removable inner tube and a knurled end cap. Capacity is 15+1 with .22 LR.
Sighting is via a ramped front bead and a folding adjustable rear notch. The machined steel receiver has factory grooves for rimfire rings, and ejection is to the right. A single barrel band secures the forend.
Construction is centered on a high-polish blued steel receiver with factory scroll engraving on both sides. Markings include Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah and Made in Japan/Miroku, with the barrel rollmarked with Patent No. 3,377,731. This example was manufactured in 2016 by Miroku in Japan.
The stock set features high-gloss walnut with cut checkering and a straight grip, paired with a matching checkered walnut forend. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, and the black polymer buttplate is marked "BROWNING."