Browning SA-22 Grade II Belgian .22 LR Takedown Rifle, Factory Engraved (1969), 19.25 in Barrel
This Belgian-made Browning SA-22 Grade II from 1969 stands out with factory game-scene and scroll engraving on a satin coin-gray receiver paired with a blued barrel. It features the classic takedown design with bottom ejection, a gold-colored trigger, and attractive gloss walnut furniture. The rifle retains its original Browning black-and-gold factory box.
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: The walnut stock and forearm show scattered scratches and small blemishes. The blued barrel and receiver display minor scratches and some areas of finish dulling.
What’s Included
- Browning factory black-and-gold cardboard box (original)
Made in Belgium in 1969 with the serial prefix "69T," this SA-22 is a Grade II example with factory engraving. The receiver wears a satin coin-gray finish, contrasting with the blued barrel, and is complemented by a gold-colored trigger.
The engraving presents classic Grade II motifs: two squirrels on a tree limb on the right side, two small varmints in a field on the left, and floral panels with a flying bird motif on the top. The markings read "MADE IN BELGIUM, BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q."
The rifle uses a steel 19.25 in barrel and a takedown system with a fit-adjustment ring. Bottom ejection keeps empties clear of the sight line. Ammunition feeds from a buttstock tubular magazine, loaded through the buttplate port.
Gloss-finished walnut furniture features cut checkering, a straight comb, and a slim forearm. Iron sights include a front blade on a short ramp and a barrel-mounted adjustable rear. Length of pull measures 13.5 in.