Browning SA-22 T-Series Grade I .22 LR, Made in Belgium (1967), 19.25 in Barrel, Takedown, Scroll Engraved
This Belgian-made Browning SA-22 is a T-Series Grade I rifle produced in 1967, confirmed by its 7T serial prefix. It features factory scroll engraving on the receiver, high-gloss walnut furniture with checkering, and a classic blued finish. The takedown system with adjustable tension ring, bottom-ejecting blowback action, and buttstock-fed 10+1 tubular magazine highlight the SA-22’s hallmark design.
Manufactured by FN Herstal for Browning, this rifle carries Browning Arms Company rollmarks for St. Louis, Mo. and Montreal, P.Q., along with “Made in Belgium” and “Browning’s Patent.” It retains traditional open sights with a hoodless front blade and a 19.25 inch steel barrel, pairing period-correct features with the model’s well-known handling.
The rifle’s configuration is true to the Grade I pattern with a scroll-engraved receiver (no game scenes), polished blue metalwork, and matching walnut forend. Its takedown construction uses a threaded barrel shank and an adjustable tension ring for secure reassembly. A 13.5 inch length of pull rounds out its classic dimensions.
Functionally focused features include semi-automatic blowback operation with bottom ejection and a buttstock tubular magazine loaded via the oval right-side stock port after withdrawing the inner magazine tube (the buttplate end retains/removes the tube), offering a stated 10+1 capacity in .22 LR. Sight alignment is straightforward with an open rear sight and a hoodless front blade.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on the surfaces. Small areas of pitting are present on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning factory cardboard box