Browning 1911-22 Black Label Compact .22 LR Rimfire, 3.625 in Barrel, 10+1, Matte Black
This Browning 1911-22 Black Label Compact is an 85%-scale, .22 LR 1911-pattern pistol with a lightweight aluminum-alloy slide and frame, compact 3.625-inch barrel, and 10+1 capacity. It features the classic single-action format with fixed sights and rear cocking serrations, plus distinctive cream synthetic grip panels with the Browning Buckmark emblem.
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 small scratches on the slide.
What's Included
- Browning 1911-22 factory hard case with molded logo and matching label
- Browning 1911-22 autoloading pistol owner's manual
- Factory literature and test card envelope (model 1911-22 Compact Black/Pink; dated Apr 22, 2014)
- 1x 10-round steel magazine for Browning 1911-22
The Black Label Compact configuration delivers a reduced-scale 1911 experience chambered in .22 LR, pairing the familiar 1911 controls with a compact 3.625-inch barrel and a 10+1 capacity. Its single-action blowback system preserves a crisp 1911-style trigger press, aided by a solid curved trigger and a Commander-style skeletonized hammer.
The aluminum-alloy slide and frame keep weight down while a pinned steel breechblock provides durable engagement surfaces. The pistol wears a matte black finish with rear cocking serrations and a non-railed dust cover. The slide is marked "1911-22" with the Browning Buckmark logo, and the barrel hood is stamped "22 L.R."
Sight regulation is straightforward, with a fixed low-profile blade front and a square-notch rear. The rimfire barrel uses 6-groove, right-hand rifling with a 1:16 twist to stabilize common .22 LR loads. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety with a raised pad, and a magazine disconnect safety.
Ergonomics are classic 1911, scaled to 85%, with cream synthetic grip panels featuring a stag-style pattern and Buckmark emblems for a distinctive look and positive purchase. The case label indicates a "Compact Black/Pink" configuration, while the pistol currently wears the cream grip panels shown. Manufacturer part number is 051819490.