#BROWNING SERIAL NUMBERS FOR S SA22 LICENSE#
After that, in 1952, Val Browning obtained a license for a rate loading mechanism he incorporated right into his new shotgun and began production of the drastically created Browning Double Auto. As young people browsing outdoor magazines, Browning's advertisement for Double Automatic Shotgun really caught my attention. Please see our photos and good luck!ĬA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This C&R rifle can be transferred/sold in California. As much fun as this rifle would be as a plinker, given its rarity and high condition, this is likely to make some Browning collector very happy. It is in about Fine-Excellent condition with about 98% of its metal finish, a mirror-bright bore and a few light marks in the stocks. 22 Short with the early wheel rear sight and from the earliest years of production in this configuration. This example is an early and rare model, chambered in. FN made these rifles under Browning’s patent from 1956 until 1974 with a brief hiatus before Miroku began manufacturing them in 1976 in Japan.
Our Assessment: The Browning SA-22 was introduced as a top-loader in 1914 and transitioned to its present design in 1956. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. This rifle has a natural quick point of aim and has a very swift takedown procedure for storage and maintenance. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.
The trigger pin is lightly tool marked but not peened. The knurling on the barrel ring has a few light marks and there are light handling marks. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The stocks rate in about Fine-plus overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is shallow but sharp. The plate has a few light marks around the edges with strong finish and sharp serrations, in about Fine-Excellent condition. The LOP measures 133/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the serrated steel butt plate. The buttstock has thinning finish at the bottom-front of the grip and a few scattered light marks. The forend has a light drag-line on the bottom in front of the takedown tab. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are gloss-finished walnut with checkering on the forend and grip. There is no provision for mounting a scope or peep sight. The rear sight is the early square-notch wheel sight. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade, integral to a base that is dovetailed onto the barrel. The bottom of the bolt has three Belgian proof marks. The buttplate, front face of the receiver and front face of the trigger guard assembly are marked “A 2061”. MADE IN BELGIUM”, the left is marked “22 SHORT SMOKELESS”, the right is marked “BROWNING PATENTS”. Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. Year of Manufacture: 1956 Proofhouse, though the Blue Book indicates that the 22 3/8″ barrel length was not offered until 1957.Īction Type: Semi-Automatic, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Rifle. Make: Fabrique Nationale, in Belgium, for Browning Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine Modern Arms
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