Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker (1st Gen) .243 Win, 22 in Sporter Barrel, Japan, Pentax 4-12x40 Scope
This first-generation Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker in .243 Win was manufactured in Japan in 1990 and pairs Browning's three-lug, 60-degree bolt with a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel. It features a steel receiver with a matte blued/black finish, an adjustable gold-colored trigger, and a synthetic stock. An installed Pentax Gameseeker 4-12x40 scope with a holdover-style reticle completes a clean, ready-to-use package.
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: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Browning soft rifle case
- Pentax Gameseeker 4-12x40 riflescope with holdover-style reticle (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases and rings (installed)
This early Composite Stalker showcases hallmark A-Bolt engineering with a three-lug bolt and a short 60-degree lift for unobstructed scope clearance. The bolt face is recessed, and the bolt body is polished, while the steel receiver wears a matte blued/black finish. An adjustable, gold-colored trigger provides a tailored pull.
The rifle uses a 22-inch, sporter-contour barrel that is unthreaded and chambered in .243 Win. There are no open sights. The barrel bears the factory patent rollmark "PAT. 4723369 A-BOLT CAL. .243 WIN ONLY," reinforcing its first-generation pedigree.
The dark gray/black synthetic stock includes molded checkering for grip, a straight comb, a rubber recoil pad, and sling-swivel studs. Feeding is via an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate (4+1 capacity), and the floorplate carries the Browning Buckmark logo. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Optics are already handled with an installed Pentax Gameseeker 4-12x40 scope featuring a holdover-style reticle. Two-piece scope bases and rings are mounted, providing a solid, aligned setup. Country of origin is Japan, with a 1990 manufacture date.