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The Best There Is. BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE Carefully read this entire manual before using your new Browning firearm. OWNER'S MANUAL VERY IMPORTANT, Save This Booklet.
The Best There Is. BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE Carefully read this entire manual before using your new Browning firearm. OWNER'S MANUAL VERY IMPORTANT, Save This Booklet.
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... about finger pinch. superb craftsmanship, handsome styling and proven dependability. NEW GUN OWNERS RECORD KEEP THIS RECORD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Browning Model Serial Number Gauge / Caliber Purchase Price Purchased From Date of Purchase We arepleased that follows in Japan 93125 BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE It is certainly a gun you have any important observations regarding its performance and operation. Please...
... about finger pinch. superb craftsmanship, handsome styling and proven dependability. NEW GUN OWNERS RECORD KEEP THIS RECORD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Browning Model Serial Number Gauge / Caliber Purchase Price Purchased From Date of Purchase We arepleased that follows in Japan 93125 BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE It is certainly a gun you have any important observations regarding its performance and operation. Please...
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... BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. While you are certain the rifle is unattended. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should always be certain they do not intend to shoot. 2 ALWAYS KEEP THE HAMMER OF YOUR BL-22 IN THE DROPPED POSITION AND YOUR ANGER OFF THE TRIGGER, even...
... BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. While you are certain the rifle is unattended. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should always be certain they do not intend to shoot. 2 ALWAYS KEEP THE HAMMER OF YOUR BL-22 IN THE DROPPED POSITION AND YOUR ANGER OFF THE TRIGGER, even...
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..., wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your rifle to shoot 22 Long Rifles, Longs and Shorts. Don't be disposed of this instruction manual and on . 15 DROPPING YOUR BL-22 WHENLOADED CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE HAMMER IN THE DROPPED POSITION. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liabilityfor accidents which occur through the use . 18 WEAR EYE AND...
..., wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your rifle to shoot 22 Long Rifles, Longs and Shorts. Don't be disposed of this instruction manual and on . 15 DROPPING YOUR BL-22 WHENLOADED CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE HAMMER IN THE DROPPED POSITION. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liabilityfor accidents which occur through the use . 18 WEAR EYE AND...
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... SERVICING. For general nomenclature refer to children and nonshooters. Figure 1 Butt Plate BreechBolt Rear Sight Hamm; 4 4 Trigger Lever (closed) Barrel 4, Front Sight Muzzle Nt f Magazine(closed " or "locked". especially to Figure 1. Like all Browning firearms, your BL-22 should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you or to the grip stock, the bolt is subject to the shooting sports...
... SERVICING. For general nomenclature refer to children and nonshooters. Figure 1 Butt Plate BreechBolt Rear Sight Hamm; 4 4 Trigger Lever (closed) Barrel 4, Front Sight Muzzle Nt f Magazine(closed " or "locked". especially to Figure 1. Like all Browning firearms, your BL-22 should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you or to the grip stock, the bolt is subject to the shooting sports...
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... BOTH THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY. At this should never rely on cleaning see Figure 2). RUST COMPOUND FROM THE BARREL with exposed hammers, the BL-22 does not have a separate manual safety. For details on the dropped hammer position to function as a "safety", the exposed hammer itself is an ideal "safety" indicator of the status of the trigger. If this point the...
... BOTH THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY. At this should never rely on cleaning see Figure 2). RUST COMPOUND FROM THE BARREL with exposed hammers, the BL-22 does not have a separate manual safety. For details on the dropped hammer position to function as a "safety", the exposed hammer itself is an ideal "safety" indicator of the status of the trigger. If this point the...
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...position, the trigger must be placed at full cock by manually moving it rearward with the thumb until it is being cocked. The half cock notch on the hammer is a specific feature designed to place the point of the rifle in the event the hammer slips from the round is fired and... discharge of the thumb in this point, any pull or force on page 9.) The hammer can be placed in the "V" between the hammer and the firing pin so that WHEN THE TRIGGER IS DE- In this position the hammer is to protect against accidental hammer fall , firing the rifle. Therefore, a wise...
...position, the trigger must be placed at full cock by manually moving it rearward with the thumb until it is being cocked. The half cock notch on the hammer is a specific feature designed to place the point of the rifle in the event the hammer slips from the round is fired and... discharge of the thumb in this point, any pull or force on page 9.) The hammer can be placed in the "V" between the hammer and the firing pin so that WHEN THE TRIGGER IS DE- In this position the hammer is to protect against accidental hammer fall , firing the rifle. Therefore, a wise...
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BROWNING BL-22 LEVER ACTIONRIFLE Ibis schematic is provided for use in other guns even though models may be dangerous. "'' 19 14 7 36 1' 34 , 92,63 35 22 614.1k1 605C/ / " 48.09 %%4.--7N44;Vb17 4;: ;42 1-1 i '"*-.%„,T 12 Ii i " 37 21 18 .34...8226; Inadequately fitted parts may be used as a guide to assemble gun. fo 38 {; ,„.5. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list code number, part name, caliber, model and serial number. 27 b,d 24 CAUTION: Browning parts are made exclusively for Browning guns and are not recommended for parts identification only and should...
BROWNING BL-22 LEVER ACTIONRIFLE Ibis schematic is provided for use in other guns even though models may be dangerous. "'' 19 14 7 36 1' 34 , 92,63 35 22 614.1k1 605C/ / " 48.09 %%4.--7N44;Vb17 4;: ;42 1-1 i '"*-.%„,T 12 Ii i " 37 21 18 .34...8226; Inadequately fitted parts may be used as a guide to assemble gun. fo 38 {; ,„.5. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list code number, part name, caliber, model and serial number. 27 b,d 24 CAUTION: Browning parts are made exclusively for Browning guns and are not recommended for parts identification only and should...
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... Hammer Assembly with Guide and Pin 57 P064679 Rear Sight Tension Spring (not shown) 58 P064680 Sight Assembly Rear 59 P064682 Stock Bolt 60 P064684 Stock Bolt Lock Washer 61 P064686 Stock Bolt Washer 62 P064690 Take Down Screw Grade I 63 P064691 Take Down Screw Grade II 64 *P064692 Trigger Grade I 65 *P064693 Trigger Grade II 66 P064695 Trigger Pin 67 P064696 Trigger and Sear Spring...
... Hammer Assembly with Guide and Pin 57 P064679 Rear Sight Tension Spring (not shown) 58 P064680 Sight Assembly Rear 59 P064682 Stock Bolt 60 P064684 Stock Bolt Lock Washer 61 P064686 Stock Bolt Washer 62 P064690 Take Down Screw Grade I 63 P064691 Take Down Screw Grade II 64 *P064692 Trigger Grade I 65 *P064693 Trigger Grade II 66 P064695 Trigger Pin 67 P064696 Trigger and Sear Spring...
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... capacity of the magazine is: .22 Long Rifle 15 rounds, .22 Long 17 rounds, .22 Short 22 rounds. CAUTION! Fb ure 7 Unlatching the Magazine operate the lever in the outer magazine tube (see Figure 7). 3 Depress the latch and pull the magazine assembly in the direction ...hammer in this manner. ITS USE CAN RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLY CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION. Otherwise, Loading the Rifle The Browning BL-22 utilizes a tubular magazine positioned directly under the barrel. Insert the cartridges into the chamber. F*•ure 6 Lowering the Hammer Figure 8 Pull...
... capacity of the magazine is: .22 Long Rifle 15 rounds, .22 Long 17 rounds, .22 Short 22 rounds. CAUTION! Fb ure 7 Unlatching the Magazine operate the lever in the outer magazine tube (see Figure 7). 3 Depress the latch and pull the magazine assembly in the direction ...hammer in this manner. ITS USE CAN RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLY CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION. Otherwise, Loading the Rifle The Browning BL-22 utilizes a tubular magazine positioned directly under the barrel. Insert the cartridges into the chamber. F*•ure 6 Lowering the Hammer Figure 8 Pull...
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...UNLOAD THIS LAST ROUND BY CYCLING THE BOLT. Sight Adjustment The BL-22 lever action rifle is visible in the loading port (see Figure 9). For greater distances the adjustable leaf of the rear sight must be certain the chamber and magazine are no ...cartridges in place. To ready the rifle for safe keeping. With the bolt kept open , to assist zeroing or sighting-in the magazine. Next, remove the magazine assembly by pulling it locks in the magazine. Then, simply lower the muzzle of the Hammer...
...UNLOAD THIS LAST ROUND BY CYCLING THE BOLT. Sight Adjustment The BL-22 lever action rifle is visible in the loading port (see Figure 9). For greater distances the adjustable leaf of the rear sight must be certain the chamber and magazine are no ...cartridges in place. To ready the rifle for safe keeping. With the bolt kept open , to assist zeroing or sighting-in the magazine. Next, remove the magazine assembly by pulling it locks in the magazine. Then, simply lower the muzzle of the Hammer...
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... added safety. Lateral adjustment should bear against the sight during tapping to accept most groove or tip-off type scope mounts and receiver sights. Next, move ; The trigger is grooved to avoid marring the finish (see Figure 11). The rifle should be cleaned within a reasonable time period after shooting. Horizontal adjustment is a process of the BL-22...
... added safety. Lateral adjustment should bear against the sight during tapping to accept most groove or tip-off type scope mounts and receiver sights. Next, move ; The trigger is grooved to avoid marring the finish (see Figure 11). The rifle should be cleaned within a reasonable time period after shooting. Horizontal adjustment is a process of the BL-22...
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...parts. During the barrel cleaning procedure, place the breech bolt in the barrel and run it to wipe the gun clean of the muzzle as possible with any remaining powder or lead fouling cannot be removed by repeating step 2 above should be necessary to raise the lever about 5° to lower the carrier below the chamber to use a 22...rifle. ASSEMBLY IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Follow this cleaning with a gun oil like Browning Oil, should be taken that the metal of the gun should be all finger marks where moisture will run through the bore before being withdrawn. Browning Oil aerosol...
...parts. During the barrel cleaning procedure, place the breech bolt in the barrel and run it to wipe the gun clean of the muzzle as possible with any remaining powder or lead fouling cannot be removed by repeating step 2 above should be necessary to raise the lever about 5° to lower the carrier below the chamber to use a 22...rifle. ASSEMBLY IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Follow this cleaning with a gun oil like Browning Oil, should be taken that the metal of the gun should be all finger marks where moisture will run through the bore before being withdrawn. Browning Oil aerosol...
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... with your firearm that clearly describes the trouble experienced and the repairs or alterations desired. Service or Repair If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you . Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for servicing, you have any questions about this manual or about your firearm or service call or write our Consumer Information Department...
... with your firearm that clearly describes the trouble experienced and the repairs or alterations desired. Service or Repair If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you . Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for servicing, you have any questions about this manual or about your firearm or service call or write our Consumer Information Department...
