Browning BLR Model 81 .243 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 20 Inch Barrel, 1982, Blued/Walnut, Open Sights
This Browning BLR Model 81 is a 1982-production lever-action rifle chambered in .243 Win with a 20-inch barrel and classic blued/walnut configuration. The Model 81 revision from the early 1980s brings a rack-and-pinion system driving a rotating multi-lug bolt, a detachable box magazine, and a trigger that travels with the lever. It also features a receiver top with anti-glare serrations and a four-hole drilled-and-tapped pattern for scope bases, plus open sights for immediate use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are marks from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for additional detail.
What's Included
- Browning BLR Model 81 rifle
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine (steel construction)
The Model 81 update to Browning's BLR platform incorporates a rack-and-pinion lever system that drives a rotating multi-lug bolt for strong, consistent lockup. The trigger moves with the lever to prevent finger pinch during cycling, and the exposed folding hammer includes a half-cock safety position.
This rifle is chambered in .243 Win and fitted with a 20-inch barrel for a balanced, fast-handling profile. It wears adjustable open rear sights and a ramped front blade. The receiver top is cut with longitudinal anti-glare serrations and features a four-hole drilled-and-tapped pattern for scope bases.
The stock and fore-end are gloss-finished walnut. The stock is a checkered pistol-grip design with a straight comb, white-line spacer, and Browning-marked buttplate/pad. A walnut fore-end with a barrel band complements the traditional look. Length of pull is 13.75 inches.
Capacity is 4+1 with the included detachable steel box magazine. Notable touches include the blued finish throughout, a gold-colored trigger, and the Browning Buckmark on the lever base. This example dates to 1982 and represents the early-1980s Model 81 series of the BLR.