Browning Medalist .22 LR Target Pistol, Belgian Made (1968), 6.75 in Barrel with Ventilated Rib, High-Polish Blue, Adjustable Target Sights, Presentation Case
This 1968 Browning Medalist is a Belgian-made .22 LR target pistol known for its precision features and refined presentation. It comes with the factory modular barrel-weight system, a gold-plated adjustable target trigger, and the original Browning fitted presentation case. The 6.75-inch barrel wears a full-length ventilated matte rib, and the right-hand target grip includes a palm shelf and thumb rest. Marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY, MADE IN BELGIUM," it represents a desirable 1960s FN-made Browning for the U.S. market.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with visible scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Browning fitted presentation case with red-lined interior
- Factory Browning Medalist counterweight block with three steel barrel weights
- 1x 10-round steel magazine
Built on a steel frame with a high-polish blue finish, this Medalist pairs classic Browning aesthetics with competition-oriented ergonomics. The walnut right-hand target grip features a palm shelf and thumb rest, complemented by a matching walnut fore-end for consistent hand placement and control.
The 6.75-inch barrel includes a full-length ventilated matte rib to reduce glare along the sighting plane. Target-focused sighting is provided by a ramped front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight.
Its gold-plated target trigger offers adjustable pull and overtravel, allowing the shooter to fine-tune feel and break. A manual safety is fitted, and the blowback, semi-automatic action is paired with an approximate 10+1 capacity.
The factory modular barrel-weight system includes a counterweight block and three steel weights to tailor balance and steadiness. This example was made in Belgium by FN for Browning’s U.S. market and is marked accordingly.
With an approximate unloaded weight of 46 oz and 1960s-era production, this 1968 Medalist stands out for its Belgian manufacture, period-correct features, and complete presentation with case and weights.