The Challenger .22 Caliber Pistol
was introduced in 1962 and ceased production in 1985. The Challenger
evolved to the Challenger II and III pistols
in 1976.
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 |
| 1962-68 |
From 1958 serial numbers were preceded
by the date of manufacture.
2U=Challenger for 1962.
Example: 2U1000 = A 1962 Challenger .22 caliber pistol with serial number
1000 |
U=Challenger |
| 1969-75 |
In 1969 Browning started using two
digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by letter code:
U=Challenger
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69U1000 = A 1969 Challenger .22 caliber pistol with serial number 1000. |
U=Challenger |
