Make: Browning, Miroku Japan

Model: T-Bolt

Serial Number: 04498MR253

Year of Manufacture: 2007

Caliber: .22 LR

Action Type: Straight-Pull Bolt Action Rifle with Detachable Magazine

Markings: The right side of the receiver is marked “04498MR253”. The right side of the barrel is marked “T-BOLT CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE ONLY”. The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH / MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU”. The bottom of the magazine is marked ‘DOUBLE HELIX”.

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics:  No iron sight provisions. The top of the receiver has two picatinny style bases mounted with a Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 rifle scope with Duplex Crosshair reticle and bikini style lens covers. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Very Good condition. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, Browning hard rubber buttplate, and two sling studs front and rear. There is some general handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering remains strong throughout. The LOP measures approximately 11” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition. 

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are very little signs of previous operation. There are a few minor handling marks on the barrel. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Double Helix 10rd .22 LR magazine in Very Good condition. 

Our Assessment: This Browning Miroku T-Bolt was made in 2007. It is chambered in .22 LR, with a 22" barrel. The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip and fluted straight comb, showing some general handling wear but no chips or cracks, overall in about Good condition. The blued finish is original, with about 98% retained, showing just a few minor handling marks on the barrel. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The action functions properly. Serial Number: 04498MR253. This modern T-Bolt improves upon the original design, featuring a clever Double Helix magazine that makes loading easy and reliable. Combined with its crisp handling and included Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 scope, it is a capable and enjoyable .22 LR platform for target practice, plinking, or small game hunting.