Browning Semi-Auto 22
All parts listed in this category are specific to the Browning Semi-Auto 22 Rifle unless otherwise noted. Click on any part number highlighted in RED to view specific details or to purchase online. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Not all parts that are available for online purchase are shown on the schematic. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available.
Browning Semi-Auto 22 Information
Browning Semi-Auto 22 History
The production of the 22 Semi-Auto rifle began in 1914 and was officially imported by Browning in 1956. It is still in production today.
| Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
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| 1914-1955 | |
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F.N. began production of the 22 Semi-Auto Rifle. |
No serial numbers are available. |
| 1956-1967 | |
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In 1961, the codes for caliber were changed: |
T=Long Rifle Caliber |
| 1969-73 | |
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1969 started using two digits for the date of manufacture: type of Auto-5: This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. |
T=Long Rifle Caliber |
| 1974 | |
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In 1974 production of the 22 Semi-Auto was moved to Miroku, Japan. The order of the serial number code was changed to:
Example: 1000T74 = A 1974 22 Semi-Auto rifle in 22 Long Rifle Caliber with a serial number of 1000. |
T=Long Rifle Caliber |
| 1976-1997 | |
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In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
Example: 1000T74 = A 1974 22 Semi-Auto rifle in 22 Long Rifle Caliber with a serial number of 1000. |
Serial Number Example: 01001RT646 This would be n 22 Semi-Auto Grade 6 rifle, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 1000. |
| 1999 | |
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In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle.
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N/A |
