The production of the A-Bolt 22 rifle began in 1986. The A-Bolt 22 rifle ceased production in 1996.

Historic Information Serial Number Info

In 1976 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification.

  1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.
  2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code: Z=1, Y=2, X=3, W=4, V=5, T=6, R=7, P=8, N=9, M=0
  3. A-Bolt Type: G36=Gold Medallion, 136=Grade 1

Serial Number Example:
01001PT136

This would be an A-Bolt 22 Medallion rifle, manufactured in 1986 with the serial number 01001.