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Browning 22

Mark TMark T Member Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
I am thinking about getting a 22 for hunting and looking good on display anyone have thoughts on a browning 22 semi take-down .what have been the changes in it 50s ,60s,70s belgin vs jap ??
THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
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  • Mark TMark T Member Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've got an older Browning 22 auto rifle. There is no model number stamped. It is fed thru the stock. Made in Belguim stamped on barrel. Ejects out the bottom. No numbers anywhere. Looks like the barrel screws to the reciever. Any ideas?
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  • TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Take the barrel off and look for serial numbers on the end of the receiver. If none are there, it may not have any. Does the rear sight adjust with a wheel? How long is the barrel? The barrel doesn't screw to the receiver, the collar that screws is to adjust the fit. To take the barrel off press in on the lever on the bottom where the barrel meets the receiver, turn the barrel a quarter turn and it should come out.
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This link is to the Browning forum on Rimfire Central. Most likely they will be able to answer your questions.

    http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17

    From your description sounds like it's a early production rifle.
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  • Mark TMark T Member Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    18" barrel, no numbers on the end of the receiver. It has the wheel adjustment on the rear sight.
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    POSSIBLE- Browning .22 Automatic Rifle, Grade 1. Made in Belgium (FN) 1965-1972, when production moved to Japan. Tubular magazine in buttstock, scroll engraving on reciever, open rear sight, bead front, weight about 5 lbs. Book value $206 in gd, 412 excell, 592 NIB. There are also grade IIs, IIIs, and VIs. Sound like yours? Source- Gun Traders Guide, 27th Ed.
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  • Mark TMark T Member Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sounds real close. Thanks for the reply guys.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have one of the Miroku models made in Japan. Iam looking for a good Belgian model for my collection.

    Production began in Japan in 1976. It is a fine little .22. It is called the take-down because you can unscrew the barrel for storage.

    I will have to drag mine out to recall where the serial number is. There were 3 different grades of embelishment. The fancier grades II and III have been discontinued.
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  • TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sounds like you have an early pre-1956, pre-serial numbered model with the desirable wheel sight. Very nice and very collectible. Depending on condition it is worth between $250-$500. Even more if it is a higher grade version. Congratulations!
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  • greeker375greeker375 Member Posts: 3,644
    edited November -1
    I've got one made in 1956 6XXX SN, underneath and on ejection slide.
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