Pre-1973 Challenger .22lr

Discussion in 'Discontinued Browning Models' started by B0308, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. B0308

    B0308 .22LR

    Hi all,

    Back in the spring of 1973 I bought a used, but in excellent condition, Made in Beligum Browning Challenger .22lr semi-auto. The grips are pristine and the finish great, excepting some original owner holster wear on the front of the barrel and sweaty finger marks on the fore grip.

    I've looked at a link on this forum and the Browning web site and can't determine the year of manufacture based on the SN. The SN is 89179U7, can anyone give me an estimate as to year of manufacture?

    As an aside, any idea what it's worth currently, with one factory magazine.

    Thanks in advance
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  2. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Year of Manufacture...Have you tried here:


    http://www.nramuseum.org/gun-info-research/serialization-date-of-manufacture-from-the-blue-book.aspx
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    -http://www.proofhouse.com/

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    http://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm.html


    As far as worth...Value on the open market is determined by factors like condition, rarity, etc

    Blue Book of Gun Values is a good source

    ...or...

    Firearm Auction sites give an idea of what similar things are selling for:

    Gun Broker
    Guns America
    Gun Auction
    ArmsList
  3. B0308

    B0308 .22LR

    Thanks SHOOTER13,

    From the NRA link, looks like it's a 1967 year of manufacture. Which fits it's wear and use from the guy I bought it from in 1973.

    Stay safe!
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  4. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    No Problem...glad to help.

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