Info on FN Browning Auto .22
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I had one of those but sold it. Nice shooting gun but too small for me.
The FN marked guns are a bit harder sell than the Browning marked guns, get lower prices.
I tried for a while to get more info on the FN made guns, never did find much. Looked in every book about Browning, other than patent info, nothing much.
This is a much as I ever found - never found more info on the type I to VI differences:
Q: Identifying the Browning pre- and post-1962 .22 Auto types.
A: Two generations and six types of the Browning .22 Auto model have been introduced since 1914. Many of the parts for the first generation Model A, Type I, II, III, IV, are different from the parts used in the post-1962 second generation Model B, Type V, and VI. The first generation Model A types and second generation Model B types can be identified by the method used to attach the butt stock to the receiver. If the butt stock is attached by a stock bolt that goes from the bottom of the pistol grip of the stock up into the receiver, it is pre-1963 first generation Model A.
The second generation post-1962 Model B types have a larger diameter magazine tube which is used in conjunction with a stock retaining nut, threads on to the butt end of the magazine tube. That is why the magazine tube was made larger in diameter; it has to withstand the rigors of holding the stock on.
Jan. 6, 1914
Patents were granted and production began on a semi-automatic 22 caliber rifle. Remington also produced this rifle as the Model 24.
1956
22 Semi-Automatic rifle introduced
It's a Browning Patent .22 semi.
Invented early in the 20th century - around 1911 as I remember.
Browning had a falling out with Winchester so licensed Remington to make them, 1922-1935, model 24. He also licensed FN to make them, 1914-1955. They produced the one you have. In the 50's (probably 1956) Browning took over the license but FN still made them with the Browning company name on them.
In 1974 Browning moved production to Miroku, Japan.
It's still in production and you can download a manual at brownng.com
The FN marked guns are a bit harder sell than the Browning marked guns, get lower prices.
I tried for a while to get more info on the FN made guns, never did find much. Looked in every book about Browning, other than patent info, nothing much.
This is a much as I ever found - never found more info on the type I to VI differences:
Q: Identifying the Browning pre- and post-1962 .22 Auto types.
A: Two generations and six types of the Browning .22 Auto model have been introduced since 1914. Many of the parts for the first generation Model A, Type I, II, III, IV, are different from the parts used in the post-1962 second generation Model B, Type V, and VI. The first generation Model A types and second generation Model B types can be identified by the method used to attach the butt stock to the receiver. If the butt stock is attached by a stock bolt that goes from the bottom of the pistol grip of the stock up into the receiver, it is pre-1963 first generation Model A.
The second generation post-1962 Model B types have a larger diameter magazine tube which is used in conjunction with a stock retaining nut, threads on to the butt end of the magazine tube. That is why the magazine tube was made larger in diameter; it has to withstand the rigors of holding the stock on.
Jan. 6, 1914
Patents were granted and production began on a semi-automatic 22 caliber rifle. Remington also produced this rifle as the Model 24.
1956
22 Semi-Automatic rifle introduced
It's a Browning Patent .22 semi.
Invented early in the 20th century - around 1911 as I remember.
Browning had a falling out with Winchester so licensed Remington to make them, 1922-1935, model 24. He also licensed FN to make them, 1914-1955. They produced the one you have. In the 50's (probably 1956) Browning took over the license but FN still made them with the Browning company name on them.
In 1974 Browning moved production to Miroku, Japan.
It's still in production and you can download a manual at brownng.com
RE FN Browning >22
Slash5, it is marked-----FABRIQUE NATIONALE D ARMES DE GUERRE S. A.HERSTAL-BELGIQUE BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE It's in beautiful condition, and loads on top of the stock just behind pistol grip ???? any idea for a value ?? you have been a greater help than any Website, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Slash5, it is marked-----FABRIQUE NATIONALE D ARMES DE GUERRE S. A.HERSTAL-BELGIQUE BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE It's in beautiful condition, and loads on top of the stock just behind pistol grip ???? any idea for a value ?? you have been a greater help than any Website, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
I bought mine for $150 at a gun show. Looked OK, shot well. The receiver was looking a little grey - bluing was thin.
I traded it at a gun store on another gun for $150.
Shooter's Choice has a Browning for $395
Accuracy Plus has a Browning for $299
Epps has a Browning for $299
Williams has a Browning for $375
I traded it at a gun store on another gun for $150.
Shooter's Choice has a Browning for $395
Accuracy Plus has a Browning for $299
Epps has a Browning for $299
Williams has a Browning for $375
