Browning BL-22

     Notes:  This is a typical small-caliber lever-action rifle, grooved for tip-off scope mounts, and with a short-throw lever-action.  The BL-22 can fire .22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle ammunition interchangeably, has a straight-wrist stock, and comes in several models. The standard BL-22 has a stock of American walnut and polished blued metalwork in its Grade I configuration; in Grade II configuration, the BL-22 uses finer wood, gold-plating on the trigger, checkering on the fore-end and wrist, and scroll engraving on the receiver.  In both cases, the standard BL-22 has a 20-inch barrel.  The BL-22 Classic has an octagonal heavy barrel, checkering on the fore-end and wrist, a nitride-finished receiver with scroll engraving, and an adjustable buckhorn rear sight with a gold bead front sight, with a 24-inch barrel. 

     The BL-22 Field comes in Grade I and II versions (denoting lower and higher levels of luxury); both have a satin-finished nickel receiver and a high-gloss-finished barrel, but the Grade II has a gold-plated trigger, checkering of the fore-end and wrist, and scroll engraving of the receiver, while the Grade I has a blued trigger, no checkering, and no engraving.  The BL-22 Field uses a 20-inch barrel. Grade I and Grade II configurations are identical for game purposes.

     A variant of the BL-22, the BL-17, fires the .17 Mach 2 Rimfire cartridge.  These rifles are basically the same as the BL-22, and exist in the same variants, except for the caliber.

     In 2011, Browning introduced the BL-22 Micro Midas.  This is a shortened version of the BL-22, designed for young shooters.  The Micro Midas is roughly the same as the standard BL-22 in its working parts, but the stock has a short 12-inch length of pull, an action lever with a shorter throw, a straight-wrist grip, and a 16.25-inch barrel with a recessed crown.

     Twilight 2000 Notes: The BL-22 Field does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline, nor does the BL-17 or the BL-22 Micro Midas.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

BL-22 Standard

.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle

2.27 kg

22 (.22 Short), 17 (.22 Long), 15 (.22 Long Rifle); Tubular

$304

BL-22 Classic

.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle

2.38 kg

22 (.22 Short), 17 (.22 Long), 15 (.22 Long Rifle); Tubular

$351

BL-22 Field

.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle

2.27 kg

22 (.22 Short), 17 (.22 Long), 15 (.22 Long Rifle); Tubular

$304

BL-17 Standard

.17 Mach 2 Rimfire

2.32 kg

15 Tubular

$479

BL-17 Classic

.17 Mach 2 Rimfire

2.44 kg

15 Tubular

$526

BL-17 Field

.17 Mach 2 Rimfire

2.32 kg

15 Tubular

$479

BL-22 Micro Midas

.22 Long Rifle

2.15 kg

15 Tubular

$266

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

BL-22 Standard (.22 Short)

LA

-1

Nil

5

1

Nil

33

BL-22 Standard (.22 Long)

LA

1

Nil

5

1

Nil

37

BL-22 Standard (.22 Long Rifle)

LA

1

Nil

5

1

Nil

41

BL-22 Classic (.22 Short)

LA

-1

Nil

6

1

Nil

40

BL-22 Classic (.22 Long)

LA

1

Nil

6

1

Nil

45

BL-22 Classic (.22 Long Rifle)

LA

1

Nil

6

1

Nil

49

BL-22 Standard (.22 Short)

LA

-1

Nil

5

1

Nil

33

BL-22 Standard (.22 Long)

LA

1

Nil

5

1

Nil

37

BL-22 Standard (.22 Long Rifle)

LA

1

Nil

5

1

Nil

41

BL-17 Standard

LA

2

1-Nil

5

2

Nil

45

BL-17 Classic

LA

2

1-Nil

6

2

Nil

55

BL-22 Micro Midas

LA

1

Nil

4

1

Nil

33

 

Browning BLR-81

     Notes:  This is a sturdy lever-action rifle featuring a detachable magazine, a safety mechanism (unusual in lever-action rifles), and an artillery-style rotating bolt. The BLR is drilled and tapped for a scope, and the stock has a recoil pad.  Though designed by Val Browning in Belgium, and prototypes were built by FN, the actual series production of the weapon was at first done by TRW in the US, and then done in Japan by Howa.  (The TRW-made BLRs are quite rare, as few were made by TRW; to collectors, their RL price is quite high.) Stocks are of fairly fine hardwood, and use a short checkered fore-end.  Safety features include a manual safety, a half-cock position, and a firing-pin safety.  Changes made by Howa in 1981 include a flat-sided receiver, changed the forend to that it is flush with the underside of the barrel, and from a bolt with eight locking lugs to one with six slightly wider lugs.  This was done to streamline and modernize the appearance as well as simplify manufacturing.

     Variants include the BLR Lightweight ’81, a lighter version of the BLR-81; this lighter weight is achieved by more advanced manufacturing methods and materials.  It is also designed to use a greater variety of cartridges than the BLR-81, including some magnum rounds.  Both use a traditional-style straight-wrist English-style stock.  The BLR-81 Long-Action (also known as the BLR-81 Magnum) is meant for the firing of long and magnum cartridges; and was sold from 1991-95.  As opposed to the standard 20-inch barrel, the barrel of the Long-Action is 22 inches, or 24 inches in 7mm Remington Magnum.  The BLR-81 Lightning was introduced in 1996, replacing all other BLRs (except for the Lightweight, which came along in about 2000); it comes in standard-length and long-action models, and have 22-inch barrels.  They also have a pistol-grip wrist and rounded fore-end.

      Twilight 2000 Notes: The BLR Lightweight ’81 is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline, nor is the Lightning.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

 BLR-81

.222 Remington

3.2 kg

4

$1283

 BLR-81

5.56mm NATO

3.26 kg

4

$1320

 BLR-81

.22-250 Remington

3.37 kg

4

$1414

 BLR-81

.243 Winchester

3.74 kg

4

$1726

 BLR-81

.257 Roberts

3.95 kg

4

$2054

 BLR-81

7mm-08 Remington

3.88 kg

4

$2265

 BLR-81

7.62mm NATO

4.01 kg

4

$2589

 BLR-81

.358 Winchester

5.07 kg

4

$3827

BLR-81 Long-
Action

.270 Winchester

3.85 kg

4

$2730

BLR-81 Long-
Action

7mm Remington Magnum

3.92 kg

4

$2828

BLR-81 Long-
Action

.30-06 Springfield

4.17 kg

4

$3233

BLR-81 Lightning

.22-250 Remington

3.17 kg

4

$1503

BLR-81 Lightning

5.56mm NATO

3.09 kg

4

$1410

BLR-81 Lightning

.243 Winchester

3.46 kg

4

$1814

BLR-81 Lightning

.270 Winchester

4.22 kg

4

$2730

BLR-81 Lightning

7mm-08 Remington

3.95 kg

4

$2350

BLR-81 Lightning

7.62mm NATO

4.19 kg

4

$2673

BLR-81 Lightning

.30-06 Springfield

4.59 kg

4

$3233

BLR-81 Lightning

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.8 kg

4

$3834

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.22-250 Remington

2.95 kg

4

$1414

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.243 Winchester

3.15 kg

4

$1726

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.270 Winchester Short Magnum

3.42 kg

4

$2247

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.270 Winchester

3.68 kg

4

$2667

BLR Lightweight ‘81

7mm-08 Remington

3.36 kg

4

$2236

BLR Lightweight ‘81

7mm Winchester Short Magnum

3.46 kg

4

$2345

BLR Lightweight ‘81

7mm Remington Magnum

3.84 kg

4

$2766

BLR Lightweight ‘81

7.62mm NATO

3.48 kg

4

$2589

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.30-06 Springfield

3.56 kg

4

$3173

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.300 Winchester Short Magnum

3.2 kg

4

$2716

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.300 Winchester Magnum

3.8 kg

4

$3836

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.325 Winchester Short Magnum

3.29 kg

4

$2962

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.358 Winchester

3.27 kg

4

$3827

BLR Lightweight ‘81

.450 Marlin

3.18 kg

4

$1414

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

 BLR-81 (.222)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

57

 BLR-81 (5.56mm)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

55

 BLR-81 (.22-250)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

51

 BLR-81 (.243)

LA

3

2-Nil

6

3

Nil

52

 BLR-81 (.257)

LA

3

2-Nil

6

4

Nil

50

 BLR-81 (7mm-08)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

6

4

Nil

61

 BLR-81 (7.62mm)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

62

 BLR-81 (.358)

LA

5

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

62

BLR-81 Long-Action (.270)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

55

BLR-81 Long-Action (7mm Rem Mag)

LA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

78

BLR-81 Long-Action (.30-06)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

62

BLR-81 Lightning (.22-250)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

59

BLR-81 Lightning (5.56mm)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

63

BLR-81 Lightning (.243)

LA

3

2-Nil

6

3

Nil

60

BLR-81 Lightning (.270)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

55

BLR-81 Lightning (7mm-08)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

70

BLR-81 Lightning (7.62mm)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

72

BLR-81 Lightning (.30-06)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

62

BLR-81 Lightning (.300 Win Mag)

LA

5

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

71

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.22-250)

LA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

51

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.243)

LA

3

2-Nil

6

3

Nil

52

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.270 WSM)

LA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

80

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.270 Win)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

55

BLR Lightweight ’81 (7mm-08)

LA

4

2-Nil

6

4

Nil

62

BLR Lightweight ’81 (7mm WSM)

LA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

93

BLR Lightweight ’81 (7mm Rem Mag)

LA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

78

BLR Lightweight ’81 (7.62mm)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

6

4

Nil

62

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.30-06)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

5

Nil

62

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.300 WSM)

LA

5

1-2-3

7

5

Nil

86

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.300 Win Mag)

LA

5

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

81

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.325)

LA

5

1-2-3

7

5

Nil

86

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.358)

LA

5

2-3-Nil

7

5

Nil

62

BLR Lightweight ’81 (.450)

LA

5

1-2-Nil

6

4

Nil

75

 

Browning 1886 Sporting Rifle

     Notes: This is a modern replica of Winchester 1886 rifle, introduced in 1986.  It is a more-or-less faithful replica, except for the modern construction methods being used; as a result, it has the old-style styling and an octagonal barrel, with a blued receiver.  It was however built to more precise standards.  Like many FN/Browning weapons, the actual series production was done by Miroku in Japan, with final finishing done in Belgium.  Initial production was done only from 1986-87, but an additional batch of 7000 were built in 1992 due to customer demand.

     Some more updated versions were also built.  The Model 71 Carbine is the same as the rifle, but with only a 20-inch barrel and firing .348 Winchester cartridges.  The Model 71 Rifle was also the same, but had a 24-inch barrel.    Both used round heavy barrels and also came in High Grade deluxe versions.  The Grade I Carbine had a 22-inch barrel.  In addition, several deluxe versions of each weapon were built, including the Montana Centennial version, the Grade II Carbine, and the Grade II rifle.

     These rifles were not actually built in Belgium; they were sub-contracted to Miroku in Japan, the same company that makes Howa rifles.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Browning 1886

.45-70 Government

4.26 kg

8 Tubular

$1476

Model 71 Carbine

.348 Winchester

3.54 kg

4 Tubular

$4034

Model 71 Rifle

.348 Winchester

3.7 kg

4 Tubular

$4159

Grade I Carbine

.45-70 Government

3.76 kg

8 Tubular

$1436

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Browning 1886

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

92

Model 71 Carbine

LA

5

2-3-Nil

6

5

Nil

65

Model 71 Rifle

LA

5

2-4-Nil

7

6

Nil

85

Grade I Carbine

LA

4

2-3-Nil

6

4

Nil

72

 

Browning 1895 Sporting Rifle

     Notes: This replica is of the 1895 Winchester rifle (originally designed by John Browning).  For some reason, the original rifles were chambered for .30-06 Springfield (a cartridge that did not exist in 1895), but after 6000 guns were built, Browning switched to the original caliber, .30-40 Krag.  The .30-40 Krag chambering actually proved to be less popular with modern buyers, and only 2000 were built (though more are still being made).

     Construction is of blued steel with straight-wristed walnut furniture.  The barrel is a full 24 inches, and sighting is through a spring-leaf and elevator sight.  As with most of the FN/Browning designs, the actual production was subcontracted to Miroku in Japan, with final finishing done in Belgium. 

     A variant of the Model 1895, the Model 1895 High Grade Rifle, was built from 1984-85.  This version had elaborate engraving and scrollwork on the receiver, along with select-grade walnut carrying hand-checkering on the wrist and fore-end.  This deluxe version was made in both chamberings in small numbers, but they are identical to the standard versions for game purposes.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Browning 1895

.30-06 Springfield

3.75 kg

4

$3178

Browning 1895

.30-40 Krag

3.63 kg

4

$2969

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Browning 1895 (.30-06)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

71

Browning 1895 (.30-40)

LA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

76

 

Browning B-92

     Notes: The B-92 (also known as the M-92 or Model 92) is another replica, this time of a Winchester 1892 carbine.  It is a classically-styled weapon, different only in manufacturing methods.  Most have blued steel metalwork with a 20-inch barrel, and a spring-leaf-and-elevator rear sight.  Stocks are of walnut with a straight wrist; the wrist and fore-end are checkered.

     A few variants were built: the Model 53 Rifle fires .32-20 Winchester Centerfire ammunition, and has a longer 22-inch rifle.  The Model 65 Grade I fires the tiny .218 Bee cartridge through a 24-inch barrel.  And a deluxe version of the basic carbine, called the Model 65 High Grade, was also built.

     Some “minor” variants include the B-92 Centennial Model in .44 Magnum and the BCA (Browning Collectors’ Association) Commemorative Edition in .357 and .44 Magnum.  These are identical to their non-commemorative counterparts for game purposes.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

B-92

.357 Magnum

2.72 kg

11 Tubular

$670

B-92

.44 Magnum

3.02 kg

11 Tubular

$868

Model 53

.32-20 Winchester

2.64 kg

7 Tubular

$592

Model 65 Grade I

.218 Bee

3.38 kg

11 Tubular

$1102

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

B-92 (.357)

LA

3

1-Nil

5

3

Nil

56

B-92 (.44)

LA

4

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

56

Model 53

LA

2

1-Nil

6

2

Nil

63

Model 65 Grade I

LA

3

1-Nil

7

3

Nil

70

 

Browning/Winchester 1886 Extra Light

     Notes: This is a reproduction of the Winchester 1886 Extra Light carbine.  The Browning/Winchester reproduction has lines and features similar if not the same as the original, and includes an exposed hammer, a round standard-weight barrel, and a straight-wrist stock.  The capped fore-end are of American Walnut.  The only visible design difference id the rebounding hammer (the original has a half-cock safety). The tang still has a safety lever on it.  Sights are simple buckhorn rear and a gold bead front sight, neither of which are adjustable.  The trigger pull is known to be lighter than one would expect from such a rifle,  and the trigger and grip dimensions are almost ergonomic.  The Browning/Winchester reproduction is chambered in only one caliber, as opposed to nine chamberings of the original.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Browning/Winchester 1886

.45-70 Government

3.29 kg

5 Tubular

$1439

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Browning/Winchester 1886

LA

4

2-3-Nil

6

4

Nil

72