Forearm Lightning Short Action
Product Description
| Part Name | Part ID | Calibers | Manufacturer |
| Forearm Lightning Short Action | B3475548 | 22-250 / 223 / 243 / 284 / 308 / 7mm-08 | Browning |
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Specifications
- Brand: Browning
- Caliber: .22-250 Rem,.222 Remington,.223 Rem,.243 Win,.284 Win,.308 Win,.358 Win,7mm-08 Rem,.450 Marlin,.270 WSM,.300 WSM,.325 WSM,7mm WSM
- Finish / Color: Gloss
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Material: Wood
- Models Fit: Browning BAR Lightning
Know Your Gun
Browning BLR Rifle History
The production of the BLR lever action rifle began in 1969. The Model 81 BLR lever action rifle was introduced in 1981 and included some minor changes, including a different magazine. The Lightning BLR was introduced in 1995 and is still in production.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual.
| Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
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| 1969-75 | |
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In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: This was then followed by the serial number. |
K=BLR Lever Action Rifle |
| 1976-1997 | |
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In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Model 81 BLR was introduced in 1981. The Lightning BLR was introduced in 1995.
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Serial Number Example: 01001PY227 This would be an Model 81 BLR Short Action rifle,manufactured in 1982 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1998 | |
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Serial Number Example: 01001NN341 This would be a Lightning BLR rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. |