Browning SA22 SA-22 Grade III Engraved .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle & Box
SOLD FOR: $3,025.00
LSB#: WY250318JA008
Make: Browning, Belgium Custom Shop
Model: SA-22 (Semi-Auto .22), Grade III Engraved
Serial Number: 146CS02003
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Rifle.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The receiver is masterfully engraved by FN master engraver J.Dessart. The right side of the barrel is marked “22 LONG RIFLE”. The bottom of the trigger guard is marked with the Browning Buckmark Logo. The bottom of the barrel is marked “146CS02003”.
Barrel Length: 19.5
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed onto the barrel. The rear is a folding “U”-notch leaf with white aiming reference dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the barrel is drilled, tapped and filled for an optic mount (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with, straight comb and a serrated blued steel buttplate.There are scratches, compressions, and minor scuffs throughout. There is a small chip on the rear right side of the forend. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Coin
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 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered scratches and scuffs. There are a few small nicks around the muzzle end of the barrel. 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 factory box.
Our Assessment: The Browning SA-22 Grade III is an exceptional semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, crafted by Browning’s Belgium Custom Shop. Featuring an expertly engraved receiver by FN master engraver J. Dessart, the rifle blends functionality with aesthetic excellence. The 19.5-inch barrel carries Browning’s classic markings, with precise sights comprising a brass-beaded blade front and a finely adjustable folding “U”-notch rear. The rifle’s select walnut stock with detailed checkering enhances both appearance and handling, despite minor wear from use, including small scratches, compressions, and a tiny chip on the forend.
Retaining approximately 97% of its original blued and coin finishes, this SA-22 is presented in Excellent condition, showing only mild signs of handling. Its mechanics function flawlessly, and the bore is pristine, rated at 10/10, promising exceptional accuracy and reliability. Included is the original factory box, adding collectible appeal to this finely crafted firearm—ideal for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a high-quality rimfire rifle with both historical lineage and exquisite detailing. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
