Browning BLR Wight Gold Medallion AAA Walnut .308 Win Lever Rifle 2014
SOLD FOR: $2,025.00
LSB#: LSB250520NP053
Make: Made by Miroku for Browning
Model: BLR Lightning Light Weight White Gold Medallion Stainless
Serial Number: 02521ZW341
Year of Manufacture: 2014 (ZW Date Code)
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Detachable Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH·MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU”, the right is marked “BLR LT WT CALIBER .308 WIN ONLY”. The left side of the shank is marked “NP”, the right side is marked “STAINLESS STEEL”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The trigger guard is marked with a gold buck mark. Both sides of the receiver contain floral scroll engraving and the left side is marked “WHITE GOLD MEDALLION”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a ramped base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a cylindrical square notch that is screw adjustable for windage and elevation which is screwed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting an optic (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered AAA walnut with a high gloss finish, a schnabel-tipped rosewood-capped forend, rosewood-capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and soft black rubber Browning butt pad. There are stainless sling studs front and rear. The wood is beautiful with no notable imperfections. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” & 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the wood and buttpad, respectively. The pad has no notable wear or damage. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Barrel & Satin Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no notable imperfections. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent – Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a quarter-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner’s manual, gun lock, and one 4-round magazine in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: Production of the BLR began in the 1960s. The original “Model 81 BLR” revision had a steel receiver, which was changed to an aluminum alloy receiver with the introduction of the “Model 81 Lightning BLR” in 1995. The rifles are made in short-action and long-action models to accommodate a variety of calibers and are available with a straight-grip or pistol-grip stock. This is a Browning BLR White Gold Medallion, beautifully crafted with rose wood capped AAA walnut stocks, a stainless steel barrel and a satin nickel finished aluminum alloy frame. The frame features beautiful floral scroll engraving. You don’t want to pass up the chance to take this one home. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
