I have a browning 222 blr model 81. That I pick up form a gun show about 14 years ago and I can't find any info on it. Just wondering is it rare now that they no longer make 222. Tying to figure it's worth for insurance purposes. Thanks for any info you can find me.
Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum Swain1251 !! Post a picture of that Model 81 in .222 caliber and I try looking up that info...
The .222 Remington, which is also known as the Triple Deuce/Triple Two/Treble Two is a centerfire rifle cartridge. Introduced in 1950, it was the first commercial rimless .22 (5.56 mm) cartridge made in the United States. As such, it was an entirely new design, without a parent case. The .222 Remington was a popular target cartridge from its introduction until the mid-1970s and still enjoys a reputation for inherent accuracy. It remains a popular varmint cartridge at short and medium ranges with preferred bullet weights of 40-55 grains and muzzle velocities from 3000-3500 fps. ===================================================== Browning Model 81 BLR: 1969-1975: In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: K=BLR Lever Action Rifle This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69M1000 = A 1969 BAR High Power rifle with a serial number of 1000. ------------------------------------ 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. 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. BLR Type: 127=BLR Lever Action 327=Model 81 BLR Long Action 227=Model 81 BLR Short Action 427=Lightning BLR Serial Number Example: 01001PY227 This would be an Model 81 BLR Short Action rifle, manufactured in 1982 with the serial number 01001 ----------------------------- In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. 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. Lightning BLR Type: 341=Lightning BLR Serial Number Example: 01001NN341 This would be a Lightning BLR rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. ------------------------ I've seen Model81's in very good condition go for about $500-600... ------------------------
Ok this is all find the last time I seen one sold. I am not looking to sale it. I love the gun. Just trying to get a value.
^^ Value is as stated in ad above...but only as a private sale to person who wants/needs it for his collection. ^^ Value at gun shop when you ask...maybe $400-500...but they will tell you they got to make a profit if you want to sell it and offer less. Welcome to the world of used guns my friend...can't be more plainer than that !! It's really only worth what the buyer is willing to pay...so, good luck !!
