The BAR 22 rifle was introduced
in 1977 and discontinued in 1985. It was offered in a Grade I and II.
To find your serial
number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's
manuals online. You can go to those by clicking here.
| Date |
Historic
Information |
Serial Number
Info |
| 1977-1985 |
In 1976 Browning standardized its
serial number identification which it followed until 1998. In 1982
the BAR 22 was updated with a new lightweight alloy receiver and a
new stock design.
1.
Serial Number
beginning with 01001
at the start of each year. |
|
2.
Date of Manufacture
is a two digit code |
Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0 |
| 3.
BAR 22 Type |
166=Grade 1
266=Grade 2 |
|
Serial
Number Example:01001RR146
This would be an BAR 22 Grade 1 rifle, manufactured in 1977 with the serial number
01001. |
