#BROWNING SERIAL NUMBERS BAR SERIES#
The primary variant of the BAR series was the M1918, chambered for the. The Browning Automatic Rifle ( BAR) is a family of US automatic rifles and machine guns used by the United States and numerous other countries during the 20th century. Please see our photos and good luck!ĬA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle can be transferred in California. With a similar shaped receiver to their center-fire BAR line, this would make a great addition to a collection which already has a BAR. This rifle was made in 1982 and is in Fine condition with some scratching on the forend, barrel and magazine tube, but otherwise appearing to have seen little use. Our Assessment: The Browning BAR 22 rifle was produced starting in 1977 and was discontinued in 1985. The box has scattered light wear and some surface loss from tape, in about Very Good condition. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a two-piece black cardboard Browning box with serial-matching label and styrofoam tray. There is a cross bolt safety behind the trigger.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition. There is is some scratching on the right of the barrel and magazine tube just forward of the forend, otherwise there are only light handling marks. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. Type of Finish: Blue Barrel & Magazine Tube, Black Alloy Receiver & Trigger Guardīore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stocks are in about Fine overall condition. The LOP measures 13 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which shows little wear, in about Fine-plus condition. The buttstock has a few light marks along the toe-line, another at the heel and light handling marks. The forend has a few scratches at the front and light handling marks. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with straight grip, straight comb and black plastic buttplate. The top of the receiver is grooved for a scope mount (none included). The rear sight is a folding “U”-notch adjustable for elevation and drift-adjustable for windage in its dovetail at the rear of the barrel. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The bottom of the trigger guard is marked with a gold-filled Buck Mark logo. The right side of the bolt has a proof mark and the right of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The right side of the barrel is marked “BAR-22 CALIBER 22 LONG RIFLE ONLY”. MADE IN JAPAN” and at the receiver with “* / F”, underlined script “U” and a proof mark. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. Model: BAR 22 (Browning Automatic Rifle), Grade IĪction Type: Semi-Auto with 15-Round Tubular Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine Modern Arms