Browning BPR-22 Magnum Grade I Pump-Action .22 WMR, 20.25 in Barrel, Japan Production (1977–1982)
This Browning BPR-22 Magnum Grade I is a pump-action .22 WMR rimfire from Browning’s late-1970s to early-1980s Japan production run. It features a 20.25-inch barrel, a factory-listed 11+1 tubular magazine, and classic Browning walnut furniture with cut checkering and a high-gloss finish. Open iron sights and clean model markings round out a configuration that stands out to buyers who appreciate Browning’s Japanese-made rimfires.
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 is surface pitting and finish loss in spots on the barrel and receiver. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning BPR-22 Magnum Grade I pump-action rifle in .22 WMR
The BPR-22 Magnum is a pump-action rimfire with an under-barrel tubular magazine. This example is chambered in .22 WMR and uses a factory-listed 11+1 capacity. The tube features a brass follower and a knurled removable inner-tube cap, and the barrel measures 20.25 inches.
The Grade I configuration includes a high-gloss walnut stock with cut checkering, a straight comb, and a pistol-grip wrist. It is finished with a Browning metal buttplate and a rear sling swivel stud. The forend is matching walnut, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Sighting is via open iron sights, with a ramped post front and an adjustable rear leaf, providing a straightforward and durable setup appropriate for this model.
Receiver and barrel markings read "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN," reflecting production in Japan during Browning’s 1977–1982 BPR-22 rimfire run. Within this model family, the Grade I is identified by the "176" serial suffix.