Make: Browning, Made in Japan by Miroku

Model: A-Bolt 

Serial Number: 16180NX717

Year of Manufacture: 1993 (NX date code)

Caliber: .22-250 Remington

Action Type: Bolt Action with a Hidden 5-Round Magazine Attached to a Hinged Floorplate

Markings: The right shoulder of the receiver is marked “16180NX717”. The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN” with “NP” at the chamber. The right side of the barrel is marked “PAT. 4723369 A-BOLT CAL. .22-250 REM ONLY”. There is a Browning logo in the trigger guard. The buttpad is marked “BROWNING”.

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The receiver is mounted with a Leupold 3x9 Vari-X IIc Rifle Scope with Duplex Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The glass is clean. The scope rates in Excellent condition. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered walnut with a high gloss finish, fluted straight comb, sling swivels in the forend and belly and a solid black rubber press checkered Browning buttpad. There are a few other minor light mark. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some very faint erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are only very light handling marks and very light operational wear. There are some faint marks on the bottom metal. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. This rifle rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described and an attached leather sling. The leather is still pliable and there are only some minor cracks and rub wear. 

Our Assessment: This Browning A-Bolt rifle was made in 1993. It is chambered in .22-250 Remington with a 22” barrel. The stock is a checkered walnut configuration with a high-gloss finish, fluted straight comb, and sling swivels, all in Fine condition. The blue & black alloy finish is original and about 98% is retained. Apart from minor marks and light operational wear, this rifle is in Excellent overall condition. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and some very faint erosion, rating about 8/10. The action functions properly. Serial Number: 16180NX717. This Browning A-Bolt .22-250 Remington is a sleek and accurate rifle that pairs old-world craftsmanship from Miroku with modern engineering. The smooth 60-degree bolt lift and crisp operation create a confident shooting experience, while the glass-clear Leupold Vari-X IIc scope ensures you won’t miss a thing. Hunting varmints or punching tight groups on paper, this rifle will bring both satisfaction and pride of ownership.