Browning BLR Lightning / Lightweight / Takedown / Model 81 Mainspring
Product Description
Description: Browning BLR Lightning / Lightweight / Takedown / Model 81 Mainspring. This steel main spring is a Browning factory replacement for Browning BLR Lightning, Lightweight, and Takedown models chambered in both long and short action calibers. It is also compatible with Browning BLR Model 81 (long action calibers only). This is a Browning factory original part made to the same specifications as the parts originally in your Browning rifle. Please note that this is NOT compatible with Pre-81 models or Model 81 rifles chambered in short action calibers.
Fits:
- BLR Lightning
- BLR Lightweight
- BLR Takedown
- BLR Model 81 (Long Action calibers only)
Manufacturer: Browning
Note: It is recommended that all Browning parts be installed by a qualified gunsmith.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand: Browning
- Caliber: .22-250 Rem,.222 Remington,.223 Rem,.243 Win,.284 Win,.308 Win,.358 Win,7mm-08 Rem,.450 Marlin,.270 WSM,.300 WSM,.325 WSM,7mm WSM,.30-06 Springfield,.270 Win,.257 Roberts,7mm Rem Mag,.300 Win Mag
- Finish / Color: Gloss Blued
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Material: Steel
- Models Fit: BLR 81,BLR Lightning,BLR Takedown,BLR Lightweight
Specifications
- Brand: Browning
- Caliber: .22-250 Rem,.222 Remington,.223 Rem,.243 Win,.284 Win,.308 Win,.358 Win,7mm-08 Rem,.450 Marlin,.270 WSM,.300 WSM,.325 WSM,7mm WSM,.30-06 Springfield,.270 Win,.257 Roberts,7mm Rem Mag,.300 Win Mag
- Finish / Color: Unfinished
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Material: Steel
- Models Fit: Browning BLR Lightning,Browning BLR Takedown,Browning BLR Lightweight,Browning BLR 81
Know Your Gun
Browning BLR Rifle History
The production of the BLR lever action rifle began in 1969. The Model 81 BLR lever action rifle was introduced in 1981 and included some minor changes, including a different magazine. The Lightning BLR was introduced in 1995 and is still in production.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual.
| Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
|---|---|
| 1969-75 | |
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In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: This was then followed by the serial number. |
K=BLR Lever Action Rifle |
| 1976-1997 | |
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In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Model 81 BLR was introduced in 1981. The Lightning BLR was introduced in 1995.
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Serial Number Example: 01001PY227 This would be an Model 81 BLR Short Action rifle,manufactured in 1982 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1998 | |
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Serial Number Example: 01001NN341 This would be a Lightning BLR rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. |
