Browning/Miroku BLR Lighting 22-250 Rem 20″ Lever Action Rifle & Scope 2009
SOLD FOR: $2,050.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS076
Make: Miroku; Japan, for Browning
Model: BLR Lightning
Serial Number: 04886MN341
Year of Manufacture: 2009 (
Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH . MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU”, along with an “NP” proof mark. The right side of the barrel is marked “BLR LT WT CALIBER .22-250 REM ONLY”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade, dovetailed to a ramp, screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notch sight, on an adjustable ramp, screwed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Leupold VX-I 3-9×40 scope with a duplex reticle. The glass in the scope is clear. The scope shows light handling and storage wear. Overall, the scope rates in Fine condition. The scope is mounted to the receiver by a two-piece Weaver base, and sits in 1″ Weaver rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece, gloss finished, checkered walnut stock set, with a semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, black rubber Browning buttpad, a checkered schnabel tipped forend, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks show light handling wear. The gloss finish on the stocks is intact throughout. The checkering is well defined. The stocks fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 4rd factory magazine, in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with only minor superficial imperfections scattered throughout the metal surfaces. The bluing is deep and dark throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the quarter-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the scope and the magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Browning BLR Lightning represents one of the most successful modern reinterpretations of the lever-action rifle, blending traditional handling with contemporary engineering. Produced by Miroku in Japan for Browning, the BLR line is widely respected for its precision machining, smooth operation, and ability to handle high-pressure modern cartridges that are not compatible with traditional tubular-magazine lever guns. By 2009, Miroku’s production quality was at a peak, and these rifles had earned a strong reputation among knowledgeable shooters who wanted lever-action ergonomics without sacrificing ballistic performance.
Chambered in .22-250 Remington, this BLR Lightning occupies a particularly appealing niche. The .22-250 is a classic high-velocity varmint and predator cartridge, known for flat trajectory, excellent accuracy, and explosive terminal performance on small game at extended ranges. Pairing this cartridge with the BLR’s detachable box magazine and rotating bolt design results in a rifle that offers bolt-action-level ballistics in a fast-handling lever-action format. The 20-inch barrel strikes a practical balance between velocity and maneuverability, making this rifle equally suitable for open-country varmint work or calling predators from a blind.
Condition on this example is notably strong, with the rifle retaining the vast majority of its original finish and showing only light evidence of careful use. The gloss walnut stocks remain crisp and attractive, the action functions correctly, and the bore is excellent. The inclusion of a quality Leupold VX-I 3-9x scope further enhances the rifle’s practical appeal, providing an optic well-matched to the .22-250’s effective range. Overall, this is a clean, well-kept BLR Lightning that exemplifies Browning and Miroku’s ability to merge classic styling with modern performance. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! – J.D.