Browning SA-22 Grade I .22 LR Takedown Semi-Auto Rifle, 19.25 Inch Barrel, 11+1, Polished Blue, Factory Scroll Engraving, Miroku Japan (1981)
This Browning SA-22 Grade I stands out as a 1981 Miroku-made example with factory light floral scroll engraving and a gold Browning Buckmark inlay on the receiver underside. It features the classic bottom-eject, buttstock tubular magazine design and a true takedown system with an adjustable barrel ring. The rifle is finished in polished blue with gloss-finished, checkered walnut furniture and a 19.25 inch barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal signs of prior use. The firearm presents in excellent condition, and the bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning SA-22 Grade I .22 LR rifle
Miroku production and the "PZ" date code place this rifle in 1981, aligning with the sought-after Japanese-made SA-22 era. The polished blue receiver carries tasteful factory engraving: light floral scroll with a zig-zag border on the sides and a gold Buckmark inlaid on the underside.
The SA-22’s takedown system allows the barrel to separate from the receiver for compact transport, and the adjustable barrel ring lets you fine-tune the barrel-to-receiver fit. Its bottom ejection keeps the action cleanly configured, feeding from a buttstock-housed tubular magazine with an 11+1 capacity in .22 LR.
The 19.25 inch barrel is paired with classic iron sights: a blade front and a folding leaf rear with an elevator. The rifle uses a semi-automatic blowback action tailored to rimfire performance.
Furniture includes gloss-finished walnut with cut point-pattern checkering on the stock and fore-end. The length of pull measures 13.75 inches, offering a traditional full-size feel and balance that complements the SA-22’s trim profile.