Hello everyone.
I would like to find out more information about a Browning 22. On the barrel it states 22 Long Rifle. Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. -- Made in Belgium.
I looked at the Browning site and manual for this gun. I cannot find a serial number anywhere on the receiver.
It is the gun of a friend that just passed away -- he was in his late 70's. He has had the gun for a long time but I don't know the history.
The Browning site states there is no serial number information from 1914 - 1955. Am I missing the location of the serial number? Is there any way to confirm the age of the gun and the approximate value. It is in very good condition. The barrel length is under 19".
It also has Browning leather flexible gun case with it. The end cap on the case states a US patent number, followed by 1960, then a Canadian patent number. I looked at the browing history and I thought it stated that they didn't start making leather flexible cases until 1965. The case may or may not have been purchased with the gun - not sure if he purchased the gun or if it was his father's. If he bought it - he may have bought it used (probably has receipt in his files).
The gun also has a Weaver V22 scope with the numbers 3, 4, 5 & 6 on it and Weaver 875 tip-off mounts.
Any help would be appreciated.
Darin Lewis
I would like to find out more information about a Browning 22. On the barrel it states 22 Long Rifle. Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. -- Made in Belgium.
I looked at the Browning site and manual for this gun. I cannot find a serial number anywhere on the receiver.
It is the gun of a friend that just passed away -- he was in his late 70's. He has had the gun for a long time but I don't know the history.
The Browning site states there is no serial number information from 1914 - 1955. Am I missing the location of the serial number? Is there any way to confirm the age of the gun and the approximate value. It is in very good condition. The barrel length is under 19".
It also has Browning leather flexible gun case with it. The end cap on the case states a US patent number, followed by 1960, then a Canadian patent number. I looked at the browing history and I thought it stated that they didn't start making leather flexible cases until 1965. The case may or may not have been purchased with the gun - not sure if he purchased the gun or if it was his father's. If he bought it - he may have bought it used (probably has receipt in his files).
The gun also has a Weaver V22 scope with the numbers 3, 4, 5 & 6 on it and Weaver 875 tip-off mounts.
Any help would be appreciated.
Darin Lewis
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