Metal is in excellent shape as is the wood with exception noted. Please select a manual and fill out the form completely. With a receiver stout enough to handle even belted magnum cartridges, the browning blr brought the lever gun into the modern era, retaining enough of the classic lines to be visually appealing, but with improvements that changed the game. The blr lightweight 81 is ready and waiting to be your next leveraction hunting rifle. The lightning blr and lightweight 81 blr utilize the most. He got my trigger down to about 3 14 lbs and i am very happy with it, although it does still have some creep. Browning customer service one browning place morgan, ut 840509326 phone.
The blr is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Never fired blr takedown with browning case as shown in photographs. Discussion in browning blr rifle started by shooter, apr 7. Its lowprofile, adjustable sights and a wide, grooved trigger provide a truly pleasurable shooting experience. This is what a serious leveraction rifle should be, and what every other leveraction wishes it was. The historic company designed this gun to operate like a classic rifle but with modern upgrades. There are no rips tears or folds on the pages, except for a little aging it is in very good condition. In the case of the browning blr lightweight and henry long ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Browning blr lightweight and henry long ranger compared. This is a very nice original browning instruction manual for the blr model 81 lever action rifle there are 24 pages of pictures and information on the operation and care of your browning this manual is in very nice condition with no loose or missing pages and no rips or writing on it this is a orginal browning manual not some cheap.
Browning does not recommend that owners take out the bolt of blr s, so you have to clean their barrels from their muzzles. Would make a great addition to someones collection. The blr utilizes a reliable box magazine that protects bullet tips and allows it to fire powerful gamedropping magnum cartridges. Here are the files pdf of the original owners manuals. Where can you find disassembly instructions for a browning.
All blr rifles produced from 1995 through 2002 are correctly referred to as the browning blr lightning model alloy receiver. An extremely smooth rack and piniondriven bolt locks tight to the barrel and gives the blr the kind of superior accuracy that rivals many boltactions. Browning consumer information one browning place morgan, ut 84050 phone. We opted to evaluate the blr lightweight 81 takedown in. I recently acquired this rifle brand new and over the last few weeks have a bit of shooting at the range. Beretta 81 series automatic pistol 999 operations manual beretta 81 series. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. The blr incorporates a high level of traditional quality and craftsmanship, coupled with the finest materials and modern manufacturing methods. Because of this, the blr can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip bullets that would be. Browning blr owners, how often do you thoroughly clean. It is important that you read and understand your firearms owners manual. The model 81 blr lever action rifle was introduced in 1981 and included some minor changes, including a different magazine. Browning model 81 blr rifle instruction owners manual original.
The long ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. Browning blr leveraction rifle if you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. Includes original paper work including browning owners manual, and end panel cut from the. Browning blr indiana rifle parts for sale in stock ebay. Recently i purchased a browning blr lightweight 81 chambered in. Firearm is in excellent condition overall, with the exception of a few scratches on the bottom of the stock. The browning trigger has a tighter curve that may be favored by those with thin fingers, while the henrys more open trigger curve may be favored by those with thick fingers. To search for a particular word on a webpage hold down your control key ctrl while pressing the f key. So once we found the bullets, it was time to dial in the sights. Where can you find disassembly instructions for a browning blr pre 81 rifle. These instructions also apply to the browning blr 81, browning blr, browning blr long action. Browning blr light weight 81 takedown lever action rifle in.
The browning blr utilizes the most modern action design of any leveraction rifle, with an advanced rack and pinion lever system and strong rotary bolt locking design. Even with the browning field service manual beside me it is not an easy. This rifle has open iron sights and a 39x32 bushnell sportview scop. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Browning blr owners, how often do you thoroughly clean your rifle. Failure to follow the instructions and heed the warnings in this manual can cause property damage, personal injury, andor death. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Use a scribe or ice pic to rotate the stud gear and reinsert your tapered alignment pin while holding the bolt forward. The blr is, in my opinion, one of the best shortmedium range hunting rifles made. Reinstalling the bolt requires timing the rack and pinion operating system, a step which requires good mechanical skills and feeler gauges, along with a field service manual. Up for sale is a nice96% overall condition browning lever action rifle blr in. I also own a steel blr 81 in 223 that i shoot often and really enjoy. Dec 30, 2011 i have a browning blr 81 that was manufactured in 1981 first year of the blr 81.
Friend won it in a gun show about 12 years ago but never fired until this year. Browning blr 81, long action, lever action 7mm remington magnum rifle. A good friend of mine wanted me to try out his rifle, and sight it in for him. Takedown features the rifle is easily and quickly assembled without tools by simply sliding the barrel half into the receiver half and locking them together with the flip of a lever. In 1998 browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, oracle. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owners manual. Twentyfour pages long and measures 5 12 by 3 34 and inside measures 5 12 by 3 34. You can get more accuracy with a bolt action, and you can get a faster shooting rifle with a semiauto, but the blr offers a great combination of both. Contains 16 pages,on the use and care of the rifle,plus the original parts guide with model numbers. With a timeless beauty thats more than skin deep, the blr lightweight 81 is ready and waiting to be your next leveraction hunting rifle. Thank you for choosing a browning lightning blr lever action rifle. This centerfire rifles assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j.
Get the best deals on browning browning rifle gun manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. Discussion in browning blr rifle started by sdowns, jan 6, 2014. As the worlds largest supplier of gun parts, you can be sure that we have the widest offering of browning blr parts and the. Its also very pointable, and although ive got the somewhat uncomfortable straight stock, the newer. Specifications within this owners manual are correct at the time of printing and. Blr browning take down, lever action rifle 300 winchester. The lightning blr was introduced in 1995 and is still in production. I am aware of how scarce these are and what they cost.
Browning blr 81 lever action rifle blued hammer short action. Its exactly the same as the standard blr in the browning warranty field service manual. To assure safe operation, any user of this firearm must read and understand this manual before using the firearm. Im currently looking at picking up a lever action and have narrowed it down to a marlin in 4570 or 3030, since i cant find a 338mx for sale anywhere or a blr in 308, 3006, or 300 win mag.
Browning blr 81 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Light marks on barrelreceiver mating surfaces from mounting the barrel several times. This is the first shots i have fired with this rifle. Browse our huge selection to get the parts that you have been looking for to complete your restoration. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring beretta. Go to the link provided below for the bar owners manual and follow the instructions. Apr 05, 2017 i have a browning lever gun which i like a lot.
Database contains 1 browning lightning blr lighweight 81 blr lever action rifles manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. The blue is excellent with no wear to the gold trigger or carry edges. Find browning model blr 81 parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts. Buy browning model 81 blr owners instruction manual. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I dont believe everything i read on the internet but somewhere mentioned the bolt travel on the pre 81 models not more that. Browning blr assemblydisassembly instructions download gun. The owners manuals contained below are in pdf format.
Browning model 81 blr owners instruction manual other gun. The gloss finish on the walnut straight grip stock contrasts beautifully with the deeply polished blue finish on the receiver and the barrel. Browning international products rifles lever action. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Nov 18, 2018 blr browning take down, lever action rifle 300 winchester short mag, great longrange hunting rifle. Any information you send browning will not be shared with anyone for any reason. Easytounderstand text describes each step of disassembly and reassembly for the browning blr. I took it to my gunsmith who told me that when you ask most gunsmiths to work on a blr trigger they say it cant be done, but i do them all the time.
The guns manual safety is in the form of a clever folding hammer spur that pivots on a cross pin in the hammers body. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. Browning 81 blr forearm bolt set short action japan. Browning lightening blr lever action rifle operations manual browning. It is a browning blr lightweight stainless laminate and is chambered in 308win.
Browning model blr early owners manual reproduction. Overall i am quite happy with the rifle, it is a keeper. Printed in usa and i have another slightly different variation which is printed in japan if you look at my other listings. Here is the info on the rifle browning model 81 blr browning leveraction rifle cal. This would be an model 81 blr short action rifle,manufactured in 1982 with the serial number 01001. Old gun manuals featuring beretta, browning, bushmaster cornell. This is a very nice browning blr 81 in 308 winchester.
Purchased 11292007 but never fired or taken into the field. Hey guys got the browning blr 308 all setup topped with a leupold vx1 3x9hit the range a few weeks ago with some remington core lokt 180 gr. Original browning model 81 browning lever action rifle and the blr manual usa this listing is for an original factory browning model 81 lever action and the blr manual. I have looked at a couple of threads and found out the hard way as to why you shouldnt disassemble a blr.
User manuals, guides and specifications for your browning lightning blr lighweight 81 blr lever action rifles other. All browning blr rifles produced between 1981 and 1994 are correctly referred to as browning blr model 81 s and could be purchased in either short action, or long action after 1991. Browning 81 lever action rifle blr instruction owners. With a reasonable amount of care, your blr is designed to give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service.
Gun manuals currently available b beretta, browning, bushmaster. After taking it to the range with a few boxes of ammo, and my best friend, we discovered that it does not like any bullets heavier than the 158 grain. The browning blr is a leveraction rifle manufactured by browning arms company. Buy browning blr barrels factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Jun 17, 2016 this is the first shots i have fired with this rifle. May 12, 2017 the blr is not your average lever action rifle. This is a wonderful opportunity to show this beautiful rifle in. The blr 81 s newer design lends itself well to a takedown mechanism, and browning heeded the call for such a variation. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Browning lightning blr lighweight 81 blr lever action. It lists just about everything you need to know concerning use of this browning firearm. Jun 10, 2011 clean and maintain your browning blr 81. Straight grip, gloss walnut, polished blue barrel and aluminum receiver, iron sights, tapped for scope, detachable magazine, lever action rifle. If you do want to give it a try, i posted links in another thread to a couple of more detailed manuals, that might help with the takeapart and puttogether.
Its detachable box magazine allows the use of ballistically superior pointed bullets. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in calibers from. Browning blr owners, how often do you thoroughly clean your. Browning lightning blr lever action rifle owners manual owners card. This manual contains operating, care, and maintenance instructions. See our huge selection of gun parts for sale today. Browning blr assemblydisassembly instructions download. Owners manuals are supplied with each new rifle and extra copies may be obtained by contacting browning, route.
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