22lr

Texas Shooter 2 · June 25, 2004, 11:00 PM

I have a 22LR with the following info on it. On the top of the barrel in front of the sights it says; FABRIQUE NATIONALE D`ARMES DeGUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE BROWNINGS PATENT DEPOSE. On the left side of the barrel above the forearm says; 22 LONG RIFLE SMOKELESS. On the left side of the receiver by the edge of the stock it says; HAYWOOD GUNS INDEP. MO. On the left side, on the trigger guard it says; FN. On both the receiver and trigger guard, where they break down, inside where the barrel joins receiver it has the serial #; 657XX. On the stock above the trigger guard is a; P in a circle. There are at least 3 belgian proof marks, only 2 of which I have found. They are on page 1534 inthe 21st edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values. They are the following; Since 1853 - PERRON - View stamp & inspectors mark for parabellum pistols and Since 1924- ____ - Nitro proof for rifled barrel & parabellum pistols. The magazine tube runs from the middle of the buttplate through the stock. You load the shells through the top of the stock.Top loading, I have never heard of this rifle having Smokeless on it or seen it loaded from the top. The barrel is 191/4 inches. There is no engraving. There looks to have been at one time a rectangle metal inlay on the right side of the forearm. Does anyone know anything about this gun?

Steven Mace · June 26, 2004, 02:30 PM

Browning Auto 22 Rifle

Texas Shooter 2, it sounds like you're describing a Browning Auto 22 rifle, pictured above. Browning still sells this rifle but they are now made by Miroku instead of FN. Based on the serial number, without a letter you've posted it would be considered an 'early' version made sometime between 1914-1955. Is this the rifle you have?

Steve Mace

Texas Shooter 2 · June 26, 2004, 10:53 PM

I'm sorry to say, that's not the rifle I have. The one I have doesn't load from the side of the stock, it loads from the top of the stock. Also my rifle say's
22 Long Rifle SMOKELESS on the barrel. I appreciate the effort to help me.

Steven Mace · June 27, 2004, 01:53 AM

Are you able to post a picture of your rifle?

Steve Mace

Texas Shooter 2 · June 28, 2004, 11:27 AM

The quality of the pictures isn't that good. I think I need new software.

The one I have doesn't allow for picture reduction. The size was to large to upload. They may be to small now. I'll have to see

June 25, 2004, 11:00 PM	#1
Texas Shooter 2 Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 6	22lr I have a 22LR with the following info on it. On the top of the barrel in front of the sights it says; FABRIQUE NATIONALE D`ARMES DeGUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE BROWNINGS PATENT DEPOSE. On the left side of the barrel above the forearm says; 22 LONG RIFLE SMOKELESS. On the left side of the receiver by the edge of the stock it says; HAYWOOD GUNS INDEP. MO. On the left side, on the trigger guard it says; FN. On both the receiver and trigger guard, where they break down, inside where the barrel joins receiver it has the serial #; 657XX. On the stock above the trigger guard is a; P in a circle. There are at least 3 belgian proof marks, only 2 of which I have found. They are on page 1534 inthe 21st edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values. They are the following; Since 1853 - PERRON - View stamp & inspectors mark for parabellum pistols and Since 1924- ____ - Nitro proof for rifled barrel & parabellum pistols. The magazine tube runs from the middle of the buttplate through the stock. You load the shells through the top of the stock.Top loading, I have never heard of this rifle having Smokeless on it or seen it loaded from the top. The barrel is 191/4 inches. There is no engraving. There looks to have been at one time a rectangle metal inlay on the right side of the forearm. Does anyone know anything about this gun?

June 26, 2004, 02:30 PM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 724	Browning Auto 22 Rifle Texas Shooter 2, it sounds like you're describing a Browning Auto 22 rifle, pictured above. Browning still sells this rifle but they are now made by Miroku instead of FN. Based on the serial number, without a letter you've posted it would be considered an 'early' version made sometime between 1914-1955. Is this the rifle you have? Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical

June 26, 2004, 10:53 PM	#3
Texas Shooter 2 Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 6	I'm sorry to say, that's not the rifle I have. The one I have doesn't load from the side of the stock, it loads from the top of the stock. Also my rifle say's 22 Long Rifle SMOKELESS on the barrel. I appreciate the effort to help me. Last edited by Texas Shooter 2; June 27, 2004 at 08:45 AM.

June 27, 2004, 01:53 AM	#4
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 724	Are you able to post a picture of your rifle? Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical