Help with Browning Lever Action .22

[TX1911fan]

I have a Browning BL22 that is giving me fits. THis has happened twice now, even after I took it to a gunsmith and thought it was fixed. I hope the collective wisdom on this board can help.

The problem is that I cannot get the lever to close all the way to allow the trigger to release the hammer. The action cycles fine, but then nothing happens. If I squeeze the lever up to the stock, then I can fire the gun, but otherwise, the trigger doesn't reach and nothing happens. Anyone know what is going on? Thanks.

 

[Clipper]

I'll bet that the trigger bow has been bent slightly so the finger ring is no longer in the proper alignment. Maybe someone worked the lever way too hard expecting a longer throw warped it a bit.

 

[TX1911fan]

How would I check that, and if it is the problem, how can I fix it? I had a round jam, and I pulled hard on the cocking lever. I could have bent it myself. Can I bend it back, or should I just order a new lever?

 

[Bullet Bob]

Personally, I'd call Browning repair, and send it back to them. Many more mechanically inclined individuals (sadly, almost everybody) will disagree, but I find the BL 22 more mechanically complex than say, a Winchester 9422. Might as well get it fixed right by the experts.

 

[Sniper4Life]

How close can you get the lever to the stock without squeezing it? As I understand it you have to squeeze the lever against the stock then pull the trigger right?

My friend has a Winchester 94 that has the same thing its called a dual safty or something like that, I am not sure what it is called. It was put there to help reduce accidental misfires especially with lever guns, you can pull the trigger on it and it will release the hammer but the firing pin is stopped. Squeeze the lever up and BANG. I dont know if browning has this or not just my $0.02

 

[bluedsteel]

As you know, the BL22 trigger travels with the lever. It sounds to me like there is an alignment problem with the trigger sear and the intermediary sear between the trigger and the hammer.

I had a BL22, but never could warm up to it. The lever throw was short (like 33 degrees), but stiff and heavy. It also shot high with the iron sights, and a scope spoiled the balance. I much prefer my Marlin 39.

I would send it back to Browning for repair.


bluedsteel