Make: Browning (Miroku, Japan)

Model: 1885 Low Wall

Serial Number: 10540NT2L7

Year of Manufacture: 1996 (Confirmed by “NP” date code)

Caliber: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO

Action Type: Falling Block, Single Shot

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: No iron sights are present. The rifle is equipped with a gloss-finished Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40mm riflescope, mounted in a two-piece Leupold ring and base set. The optic is clear, the adjustments are tactile, and the scope shows light external wear from use and age.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle is stocked in high-grade gloss-finished walnut with a sharply checkered Schnabel forend and pistol grip buttstock. The wood features bold figure throughout, with crisp factory checkering. There is a Browning-logoed black polymer buttplate installed. There are faint scattered handling marks and a few small compressions on the forend, but no chips, cracks, or major wear. The wood rates in Fine-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Gloss Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion, but there is some light fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The receiver has minor operational marks from handling and scope base installation. The barrel retains a deep, rich luster with only light handling marks and minor wear near the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp, and the breechblock locks up tight. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the mounted Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40 riflescope.

Our Assessment: Browning’s Model 1885 Low Wall rifles, manufactured by Miroku in Japan, are faithful tributes to John Browning’s legendary falling block design. This rifle, chambered in .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO, brings that same heritage to a modern, high-velocity small-bore cartridge prized by varmint hunters and precision shooters alike. With a 24” barrel, crisp trigger, and rock-solid falling block action, it offers excellent potential for accuracy and consistency.

The combination of a Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40 scope and factory two-piece mounts makes this rifle range-ready. The upgraded walnut stock adds aesthetic value, showcasing Miroku’s renowned craftsmanship with deeply figured grain and fine checkering. Even seasoned collectors will appreciate the fit and finish throughout.

This 1996-production Browning Low Wall in .223/5.56 stands out as a highly shootable single-shot rifle with premium optics and presentation-grade wood. Whether you're collecting, target shooting, or thinning prairie dogs at long range, this rifle delivers in both form and function.