browning 22

nelchris

August 21, 2002 13:35

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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  nelchris

  August 21, 2002 13:35

  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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  rameleni1

  August 21, 2002 13:59

  I just received my browning catalog. I ordered it for free online about 3 weeks ago. I am very impressed with the size, and quality of just the catalog. They even give prices. Get one.
  
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  Spring Creek

  August 21, 2002 14:38

  Basically "NO" changes of the internal function of the 22 ATD.
  Even though the little rifle was made in Belgium by FN from 1914 to 1956, it was that year that it was imported into the U.S. under the Browning logo.
  1956-1962 Rear Wheel Sight-some smooth receivers and some with dove-tail on receiver for scope.
  The little rifle continued being built by FN for Browning until 1976, with little difference other than a rear leaf sight in different variations. In the later years of FN manufacture, the "grooved" or dove-tail was done away with and the gun was then designed with drilled and tapped holes for mount of scope base on the barrel itself.
  This was an improvement in that since there is always a little "play" or movement between the receiver and the barrel, the barrel mounted scope gave tighter groups that tended to stay zeroed in better. (This also accounted for a lot of misplace rear sights)
  The rifle continued being made by FN until 1976 and at that time and until present has been made by Miroku of Japan.
  As I always tell a potential Browning 22 ATD (Automatic Take Down) buyer, "the ground squirrel or paper target doesn't really care which one it's getting hit by", but for the purest in the Browning world-The word "Belgium" denotes a little more mystique and maybe quality.
  I presently own 19 of the little "sweeties", one from each year of wheel sight model (8), 10 later Belgium versions and 1 Jap grade II, because the wood was out of this world and I couldn't refuse it.
  The little gun is "quality", is a little "pricey", has been around for 88 years and if you "use" it and don't "abuse" it--it will last you and your kids a lifetime.
  
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