BROWNING BLR

Overview

The 1971 Belgian-made Browning BLR in .243 Winchester is an early first-generation, steel-receiver lever-action rifle featuring a smooth rack-and-pinion gear system, a detachable 4-round box magazine, a 20-inch or 22-inch barrel, and a checkered walnut straight-grip stock.General SpecificationsManufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium (for Browning Arms Company)Year of Manufacture: 1971 ( designated by "K71" suffix in the serial number)Action Type: Lever-action with rotating multi-lug bolt via a rack-and-pinion gear driveCaliber: .243 WinchesterFeed System: 4-round detachable box magazine (plus 1 in chamber)Dimensions & WeightBarrel Length: Typically 20 inches (some variants/special runs featured 22 inches)Overall Length: Approx. 40 inchesWeight: Approx. 6.8 to 7.2 lbs (heavier than later alloy-receiver models due to the all-steel original receiver)Length of Pull (LOP): Approx. 13 7/8 inches Features & HardwareReceiver: Steel construction with a high-luster blue finish, factory drilled and tapped for scope mountsSafety: Unique folding hammer design with half-cock and forward-folding positions (no manual cross-bolt safety)Sights: Hooded ramped front bead sight and adjustable square-notch rear sight on the barrelStock Material: Checkered walnut in a classic two-piece configuration with a straight comb and wrist, capped with a ventilated red rubber Browning recoil pad Doesn't come with box! Everything pictured is included..