My first BL 22

That is a beautiful rifle; congratulations!

The true value of a firearm should by measured by the joy of ownership, not the price tag. Judging by the looks and the trigger, I'm sure you got a bargain!

Let us know how she shoots.

Matt

I had always wanted one. Found a decent condition BLR .22 Grade II with the gold trigger and a nice 2-7 scope for $200 at the LGS. Used it quite a bit. Gave it to my S-I-L when I was downsizing.

Nice rifles.

That BL22 looks new! Congrats!

Look at all that old school styrofoam.

Gorgeous!

Excellent little guns


I have a few. One of the first year (69) grade 2. And a few since. Newest being 03 grade 1. Both on far right.



The short stroke makes the trigger pretty much impossible to improve.

Even the old model had the mag tube and spring that can be turned any direction rather than the stud that has to be aligned. Excellent idea and one missing from all the others. I always figured it was a newer addition to the design until I got the 69

My brother had one a long time ago. It was a great rifle with a very short stroke.

My first rifle was a BL22 under the Christmas tree 1973.
I still have it.
It is the reason I always say that its never a mistake to buy a Browning.

Beautiful lever gun Mr. Olsen. You done good. Enjoy!

I've got one the same age as yours as well, and it's been a great little rifle. As said above, it's never a mistake to own a Browning. Shoot it and enjoy it!

Armored farmer said:

It is the reason I always say that its never a mistake to buy a Browning.

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True this! I've only owned three Browning products, a Belgian made BLR in .308, a Buckmark .22 pistol, and an old Japanese made Browning 3 blade hunting knife, but they've all been of excellent quality.

OP: Good luck with your new gun!

beautiful rifles, of my .22lr lever guns, the bl22 is the trimmest and lightest. A joy to carry.

First gun I ever bought, in 1975 , Browning BL-22 Grade II.
Outstanding rifle.

Was at the range, guy had a new Henry. Was going on and on about how amazing Henry was. I told him to shoot my Browning. I shot his Henry.

The Henry was good, but I still preferred my Browning. He said he still liked Henry, but he was keeping an eye out for a Browning.

You made a great purchase, buy a case of shells and have fun.

Seedy Character said:

First gun I ever bought, in 1975 , Browning BL-22 Grade II.
Outstanding rifle.

Was at the range, guy had a new Henry. Was going on and on about how amazing Henry was. I told him to shoot my Browning. I shot his Henry.

The Henry was good, but I still preferred my Browning. He said he still liked Henry, but he was keeping an eye out for a Browning.

You made a great purchase, buy a case of shells and have fun.

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The Henry is made to be the absolute cheapest and easy to manufacture while still being reliable. Any corner that can be cut without angering people is cut. Any metal that can be cheap metal and work is cheap metal. They do use good barrels though. Never seen one that didn't work and shoot good. ERMA started producing the rifle in 72 or 73. So it's actually not much younger than the Browning

The Browning was state of the art manufacturing and ideas. The hinged trigger in the lever. Short stroke and feed tube are things that, love them or hate them, are unique. It's pretty unchanged today from its first year in 1969. The clear on the stocks is a bit different though

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The clear on the stocks is a bit different though

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My grade II had a very glossy finish.

crestoncowboy said:

The hinged trigger in the lever. Short stroke and feed tube are things that, love them or hate them, are unique.

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I guess I'm a hater lol

Beautiful pick up! The smaller Browning levers (BL-22 and B-92) were always immediate eye catchers for me the minute I walk past a gun store rack.

For that gun in that condition I would’ve driven to Fargo and paid too much, too!

Like ECV Matt, I’d like to know how well it shoots, too.

Stay safe.

Nice, I have the grade 2 to match my first rifle the SA-22.

Currently have a Grade I FLD BL22 and had a regular Grade I in the early 2000's that I stupidly let go----I love the slick function of these little guns---great fun plinking with almost semi-auto quickness. Had a Marlin 39A back then also which I could never really warm up to and I'll take a Browning over them anytime all the time.

Also have a Grade II SA22 octagon which the finish closely resembles my BL22 with the nickel receiver.

Sweet little guns.
I love mine.

Always liked the look of those little Brownings...that one's a beauty...hope it works out equally on the range for you. Over the years, I've owned several Brownings: a trio of shotguns (all Citori's), and a trio of Hi Powers, one that accompanied me on my first tour in Vietnam. Browning name on a firearm has always been synonymous with quality, IMO. Best Regards, Rod

Hmmm, I saw a pre-owned Henry 22 at the shop the other day and was tempted. Now, I have forgotten about it and want a BL-22.

I own .22 rifles made by Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Marlin, Colt, Savage, and Henry, but my Browning BL 22 is my personal favorite. Light, handy, and the short lever throw makes it really quick. It’s as accurate as any .22 that I have, and it’s just down right fun to shoot. It’s a grade 1, but the walnut and blued steel fit and finish are noteworthy.