Help Identify rifle please

Brown · 10-07-2008, 11:42 AM

Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but I was wondering if anyone can help me identify a Browning rifle. It's a Browning lever action .22 rifle.
on the top of the barrel it says "Browning Arms Company StLouis Mo. & Montreal P.O", under that "Made in Japan". On the side of the barrel it says ".22 Short, Long, & Long Rifle". Serial num 69B11XXX. Has a Redfield 4x scope on it. On the other side of the barrel it says "Patent Pending". I got it from a older woman whose husband was a gun enthusiast and had many custom made guns so I'm guessing this could be some obscure one. I'm going on my first hunting trip soon and I will be taking this to the shooting range this saturday but do not want to shoot it before I know nothing about it also since it has never been used. Here's some pics, any help or tips is appreciated.

big boomer · 10-07-2008, 12:14 PM

Looks like a BL-22 grade 1 made from 1970 to 2003 They are worth from 375 for a 100% to 140 for a 60% not counting scope.

Brown · 10-07-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by big boomer

Looks like a BL-22 grade 1 made from 1970 to 2003 They are worth from 375 for a 100% to 140 for a 60% not counting scope.

wow thanks a lot, looked up that model and matches mine exactly. Also wondering what should I put on the Bill of sale? should it be something like "Browning .22 Long Gun lever action rifle?", or just save some of that plus the s/n for the description? Also are bills of sale valid for 0$? It was a gift but just want some form of legal paperwork, especially cause I'm up in NY. Thanks again.

big boomer · 10-07-2008, 12:53 PM

Hey glad to do it put on the bill of sale model BL-22 and the serial number and Browning 22 lever action. You can never have to much info in NY. As to the legal part I know nothing ( as SSG. Schultz used to say)

SwedeSteve · 10-07-2008, 04:15 PM

Put the invoice as $0, and add a statement signed by the lady that the said rifle was a gift.

Brown · 10-07-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Put the invoice as $0, and add a statement signed by the lady that the said rifle was a gift.

k cool, or I'll just buy it for $1.
great help here, been playing hunting games and watching hunting shows since I was a kid but never got to go so looking forward to it and coming back with new questions. Also turning 21 in a month so will be looking for handgun info as well.

big boomer · 10-07-2008, 04:52 PM

Great there are a lot of good handguns out there for you.

Brown · 10-08-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by big boomer

Great there are a lot of good handguns out there for you.

yeah my first time shooting a handgun, well any real gun for that matter was about 3 weeks ago at a shooting range in the poconos, PA. I shot a .40 glock, a .38 revolver and a desert eagle. I've read that it's good to start with a revolver first to practice your aim and such so I was thinking maybe a .22 revolver first? Then I'll prob move on to a compact since I'm a smaller guy. If you're ever in the Pa area I would definitely recommend Sunset Hill shooting Range. Going back again this Saturday, can't wait to shoot the M1 Garand again.

10-07-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
Brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Help Identify rifle please Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but I was wondering if anyone can help me identify a Browning rifle. It's a Browning lever action .22 rifle. on the top of the barrel it says "Browning Arms Company StLouis Mo. & Montreal P.O", under that "Made in Japan". On the side of the barrel it says ".22 Short, Long, & Long Rifle". Serial num 69B11XXX. Has a Redfield 4x scope on it. On the other side of the barrel it says "Patent Pending". I got it from a older woman whose husband was a gun enthusiast and had many custom made guns so I'm guessing this could be some obscure one. I'm going on my first hunting trip soon and I will be taking this to the shooting range this saturday but do not want to shoot it before I know nothing about it also since it has never been used. Here's some pics, any help or tips is appreciated.

10-07-2008, 04:15 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	Put the invoice as $0, and add a statement signed by the lady that the said rifle was a gift. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 1,219	Looks like a BL-22 grade 1 made from 1970 to 2003 They are worth from 375 for a 100% to 140 for a 60% not counting scope.

10-07-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 1,219	Hey glad to do it put on the bill of sale model BL-22 and the serial number and Browning 22 lever action. You can never have to much info in NY. As to the legal part I know nothing ( as SSG. Schultz used to say)

10-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 1,219	Great there are a lot of good handguns out there for you.