Make: Browning (Made in Belgium by FN)

Model: Medalist

Serial Number: 25709T70

Year of Manufacture: 1970

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Semi-Auto, Single Action, Detachable Magazine Fed

Barrel Length: 6 3/4″, Heavy Barrel with Vent-Rib

Sights / Optics: The front sight is an undercut serrated Patridge blade pinned to the ventilated rib. The rear sight is a square notch, adjustable for windage and elevation mounted to the rib's tail extending over the top of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a large walnut target grip with a thumb shelf and matching Schnabel-style tip forend. The stocks have a few minor nicks and light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

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 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some faint scuffing under the forend from removal/installation. The action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun is in about Excellent condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol comes in a black leatherette coated hard sided case with brass locking latch on the front, keys for the case lock, red felt interior with fitted depressions for the pistol, a barrel weight set, multi tool, and cartridge tray, all of which are included, along with a manual and total of three 10-round magazines. The shell deflector is installed on the grip.

Our Assessment: The Browning Medalist model is a fine example of a true Bullseye match .22 target pistol. It can be fit with a variety of barrel weights or the installed forend and has a track record of quality. The Medalist .22 Caliber Pistol was introduced in 1962 and ceased production in 1974, putting this one in its eighth year of manufacture. This example is in about Excellent condition, appearing to have seen limited and responsible use. This pistol is quite attractive and should present well in its medalist case for a Browning collector. If not presented, this pistol will make an outstanding target gun. Please see our photos and good luck!