Browning A-Bolt .22 History

The production of the A-Bolt 22 rifle began in 1986. The A-Bolt 22 rifle ceased production in 1996.

Date	Historic Information	Serial Number Info
1986-1996	In 1976 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification.   1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.   2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code Z=1 Y=2 X=3 W=4 V=5 T=6 R=7 P=8 N=9 M=0 3. A-Bolt Type G36=Gold Medallion 136=Grade 1	Serial Number Example: 01001PT136 This would be an A-Bolt 22 Medallion rifle, manufactured in 1986 with the serial number 01001.