Browning/Miroku BLR Lightweight 270 WSM Lever Action Rifle, MFD 2008
SOLD FOR: $1,027.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS115
Make: Miroku; Japan, for Browning
Model: BLR Lightweight
Serial Number: 03788MP341
Year of Manufacture: 2008 (
Caliber: .270 Winchester Short Magnum
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 .270 WSM 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.
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 sharp. There are scratches and compression marks. There are light white scratches. The semi pistol grip has deep compression marks. The stocks fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about 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 faint erosion in the bore. There is a build up of insects and other material in the bore. Most of the foreign material has been removed but a deep cleaning towards the chamber is needed otherwise it is a clean bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 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 barrel has a small spot of surface rust forming. There are a few faint thinning on the receivers edges. 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 about Very Good Plus 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 factory box , paperwork, and the magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Browning BLR Lightweight is a modern lever action rifle developed to combine traditional lever operation with the ability to handle high-pressure, modern sporting cartridges. Manufactured by Miroku in Japan for Browning, the BLR departs from earlier tubular magazine lever guns by using a rotating bolt and detachable box magazine, allowing the use of pointed bullets and short magnum cartridges. By the late 2000s, the Lightweight variant represented a refined evolution of the BLR platform, emphasizing reduced weight and compact handling while retaining strength and versatility. Chambering in .270 Winchester Short Magnum places this rifle firmly within Browning’s contemporary sporting lineup of the period.
This example is configured with a 20 inch barrel, brass beaded front sight, adjustable U notch rear sight, and a detachable four-round factory magazine, finished in original blue and stocked in gloss-finished checkered walnut. The rifle retains approximately 98 percent of its original metal finish, with light handling wear, minor superficial marks, faint edge thinning on the receiver, and a small spot of surface rust noted on the barrel. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, showing faint erosion and residual fouling near the chamber, rating 6 out of 10, while the stocks show scratches and compression marks but remain structurally sound and rate Fine overall. The action functions correctly and the rifle includes its factory box, paperwork, and magazine. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P
