Browning BAR Type II Grade I .270 Win, 22 in Barrel, Polished Blue, Gloss Walnut, 1991 Production
This Browning BAR Type II Grade I is a 1991-production, gas-operated semi-automatic in .270 Win with a 22-inch barrel. It features the classic Grade I configuration with a polished blue finish on the receiver and barrel, and standard walnut furniture. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the pre-1993 design uses a detachable box magazine housed within a hinged floorplate. Capacity is 3+1.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling scuffs and minor finish wear are present. The steel buttplate has a crack.
What's Included
- Nylon web rifle sling (brown), installed
- Quick-detach sling swivels (installed)
Built during the Type II era (1976–1992), this Grade I BAR reflects the model’s established configuration: a plain, polished blue receiver paired with standard walnut furniture. This example was produced in 1991, aligning with Browning’s late Type II serialization.
The operating system is a gas-operated semi-automatic with a rotating multi-lug bolt. It uses the pre-1993 magazine system, placing a detachable box magazine inside a hinged floorplate. The owner-noted capacity is 3+1.
The 22-inch barrel provides the profile expected for a full-size hunting rifle. There are no factory sights installed. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases to support optics mounting as desired.
Fit and finish are classic Grade I: polished blue metalwork and gloss walnut stock and fore-end with cut checkering. The stock includes sling swivel studs and a steel buttplate. Additional functional details include a cross-bolt safety and a 13.75-inch length of pull.