Browning SA-22 Grade I .22 LR (Belgium, 1967) – Bottom-Eject Takedown, 19.25 in Barrel, Factory Scroll Engraving, Browning 4x Scope
This Belgian-made Browning SA-22 Grade I from 1967 combines classic FN production with desirable factory scroll engraving and a clean, bright bore. It features the model’s distinctive bottom ejection, takedown design with adjustable barrel-fit ring, and checkered walnut furniture. A Browning 4x fixed-power scope is installed on a receiver-top base, adding ready-to-use precision while preserving the rifle’s compact lines.
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 marks are present, with evidence of moderate prior use consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for close-ups of the metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- Browning 4x fixed-power scope with crosshair reticle
- Receiver-top scope base and rings (installed)
Made in Belgium by FN and marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM," this SA-22 represents the desirable Grade I series with tasteful factory scroll engraving. The receiver panels show scrollwork framed by a zig-zag border, a hallmark detail on these mid-century Browning rimfires.
The rifle retains the SA-22’s signature bottom ejection, keeping empties away from the shooter. It uses a through-the-stock tubular magazine loaded from the right side and is chambered in .22 LR with a listed capacity of 10+1.
Its takedown system separates the barrel assembly from the receiver for transport and storage, and the adjustable barrel-fit ring lets the user set a snug interface between the halves. The barrel measures 19.25 inches.
Stocked in checkered walnut, the rifle features a pistol-grip buttstock with a hard buttplate and a matching walnut forend. Length of pull is 14.0 inches. Sight arrangement is oriented for the mounted scope, with a ramped steel blade front sight present.
A Browning 4x fixed-power scope with a crosshair reticle is mounted on a receiver-top base with rings, providing a stable sighting option while preserving the rifle’s trim handling. The bore is bright and clean, supporting the rifle’s well-kept presentation.