NOS? Browning BL .22 Rifle Questions

[aerocrosby]

I recently aquired an old Browning BL .22 rifle from a friend of mine who has had it since he was a child. It is in it's original box and appears unused. In fact my friend does not recall it ever being fired. The box says "Standard Grade". Any of you rifle guys care to comment on it's value and how best to sell it? I'm not really into guns and it seems someone might really enjoy this more than me. By the way, the box has the serial number that matches the gun (47B30807) and the owner's manual. My guess is that the gun is in the 40 year old range.
Might trade for a pair of nice 8x16 Fuchs!

Thanks for any input.

Scott Crosby

[Steve F]

Just my input that is a really sweet rifle. I have one and it would one of the last to go. Take a box of .22's out with a couple of targets and you will think the same

Cheers,Steve


p.s. sorry, not sure of the value......WAG....maybe $300-500 ??

[Seahawk]

I had never heard of the gun...is this it:



Here is a good link: http://gunblobber.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/gun-porn-browning-bl-22/

Nice gun. No Fuchs for you

[targa911S]

It's still is being made today. Warmart sells the high grade one for $600.00

others: http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=9935_13987_37_42

[craigster59]

Is it a Belgian Browning? If so, an unfired BL 22 Belgian would probably be worth some extra $$.

[tabs]

IF IT IS BELIGIUM...tack on $200 for NIB. So let us try $800.

[aerocrosby]

Unfortunately, it's Japanese. Thanks for all the input!

Scott Crosby

[targa911S]

Don't discount it because it's Japanese. They make a LOT of great guns. They are making Browning, SKB, Howa, the list of good guns they make is long. Mirikou is another great maker over there. They probably made your .22.