Browning Belgium SA22 SA-22 Grade I .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1962 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,452.00
LSB#: LSB260216LJ013
Make: Browning, Belgium
Model: SA-22 (Semi-Auto .22)
Serial Number: 2T23202
Year of Manufacture: 1962 (2T Date Code) / C&R
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Rifle.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The right side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING PATENTS”. The left side of the barrel is marked “22 LONG RIFLE”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “2T23202”.
Barrel Length: 19 3/8″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear is an adjustable folding “U”-notch leaf dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, straight comb and a serrated blued steel buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are faint handling marks. The checkering is crisp. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The finish is strong and complete throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its Browning leather case and manual.
Our Assessment: This 1962 Browning SA-22 is a beautifully preserved example of the early Belgian-made takedown rifles that earned worldwide acclaim for their quality and craftsmanship. The fit and finish of these early examples is exceptional, and this one is no exception—retaining about 99% of its original finish with crisp checkering, sharp markings, and only minor signs of age-related handling. The takedown design adds portability while maintaining rigidity, and the slender profile and bottom-ejection make this one of the most elegant rimfires ever produced.
The inclusion of its factory Browning leather case elevates its collectibility, making it especially desirable for Browning collectors or fans of fine sporting arms. Whether destined for display or light field use, this rifle offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical precision. With its clean bore, excellent mechanical function, and factory-original condition, this SA-22 Grade I represents a peak in mid-century rimfire rifle production—timeless in both form and function. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.