What year was my Browning BLR made?

Full production of the BLR lever action rifle began in 1971. The Model 81 BLR lever action rifle was introduced in 1981 and included some minor changes, including a different magazine.

Did Browning discontinue the BLR?

BLR Rifles No Longer In Production.

What model is my Browning shotgun?

To find the year of proof of your (Post 1975) Browning or Miroku shotgun you’ll need to find the Serial Number. On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever… and on Semi-Autos somewhere on the receiver… In the Serial number there are two letters together – This is your date code.

Where are Browning BLR rifles made?

Browning wanted to be certain that there would be enough BLRs in-stock when the rifle was announced. And in 1972, BLR production moved from Belgium to Miroku’s facility in Japan.

Can you look up a gun by serial number?

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is legally authorized to track firearm ownership with a gun serial number. They do so through the ATF National Tracing Center. All law enforcement agencies have the right to submit trace requests, but private individuals do not.

What does Browning BLR stand for?

BLR. Browning Lever Rifle (Lever Action Browning Rifles)

Are Browning BLR accurate?

The BLR is, in my opinion, one of the best short/medium range hunting rifles made. You can get more accuracy with a bolt action, and you can get a faster shooting rifle with a semi-auto, but the BLR offers a great combination of both.

Where can I look up my guns serial number?

In many cases, the serial number will be noted in the owner’s manual. If you don’t have the owner’s manual you will need to locate the serial number on the body of the gun. The serial number is usually located on the handle or inside the gun, but this does vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Can you trace a gun by serial number?

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is the only agency authorized to run a trace on a gun serial number to see if it has been involved in a crime. Law enforcement can only legally use this service when a gun is involved in bona fide criminal investigations.

Which is better 45-70 or 450 Marlin?

450 Marlin has almost identical ballistics to magnum . 45-70 ammo and both are quite a bit more powerful than the lower end . 45-70 Government loads safe to use in the Trapdoor Springfield. After all, the two cartridges have almost identical ballistics and are available in many of the same rifles.

What is the serial number of a 1973 Browning BLR?

As I stated previously, I can show you a 1973 Belgium marked BLR (Browning Model BLR 308 Win Ser.#390xxK73) and it has a serial number above the 30,000 range. You can be the Judge, but I think the “official time-lines and serial number ranges” are not correct.

How can I find out the serial number of my Browning rifle?

To find out about your gun’s serial number simply click on your firearm. Click here to learn more about how you can add a piece of history to your Browning firearm.

Is the Browning BLR a good lever action rifle?

Most lever-action rifles suffer from accuracy problems caused by the limitations of the flat-nosed ammunition for which they are chambered. Not the Browning BLR. The BLR utilizes a reliable box magazine that protects bullet tips and allows it to fire powerful game-dropping magnum cartridges.

When did the Browning lever action rifle 81 come out?

The BLR 81 started in 1981 with some minor changes including a flush magazine. The long action calibers came on the scene in 1991 and this is when the fluted bolt and fluted receivers started. There was also a change to the lever mechanism during this change over.