Browning BL22 grade 2 new to me

[4D5]

BROWNING BL22 GRADE 2
S/N 054##PY226
DOB 1982

Well I was out doing a few errands and decided to go by the local Cabela’s to cruse the gun library. There in the case was this BL22. I asked to have a closer look. The blueing is in great shape with no issues. The stock has a few cosmetic spots but otherwise in great shape. I did some negotiation and ended up paying $375.

When I got home I took it apart and gave it a good cleaning. I don’t think it had ever been apart. All the insides were covered in dried gook. The magazine tube was also full of grunge. Upon checking the disassembled parts I found the firing pin would not move. I drove the firing pin retaining pin out and found this.



Now it’s all cleaned up and ready to go out for some blasting.

[BookerT]

Looks like you saved yourself some grief by breaking it down and cleaning it up. Looks great! A deal from Cabelas was unheard of in my area but it’s been awhile though since Pro Bass took over.


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[Toomany22s]

Nice gun. Cabellas is where I got my Grade 2 too. I find a lot of guns there stilll, even after Bass Pro. Now just no 10 day return policy, and the required waiver of liability paper. I really like the bl 22 , and the short action. I found that Hornady one shot really slicked it up and improved the trigger from the get go.

Good luck, have fun, be safe.

[jstanfield103]

Beautiful rifle, Congratulations

[trapper bill]

Looks great! Keep us informed how it shoots

[sandog]

Nice ! I've been wanting to go shoot mine, but the weekend weather has been crappy.
Are you going to stick with the stock sights ?
The BL-22 ( and the SA ) are so small, they kind of look funny with a scope, unless it is a very compact one, like the Leupold Rimfire or Redfield Cub.

I happened to have a Williams GRS on hand, so I tried it, but it's going to require a very, very tall front sight, higher than the .430" one I put on it.
When I get caught up from moving expenses, I'll order a Skinner.

[4D5]

Originally Posted by sandog

Are you going to stick with the stock sights ?

For now I'll stick with the iron sights. The lines on these rifles looks so nice without without optics.

[sandog]

Agreed, they look better without scopes. But peeps don't ruin the lines, and I (and most others) can do better with a peep.