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Browning BLR Pre '81 / Model 81 Mainspring Follower Short Action

Name: Browning BLR Pre '81 / Model 81 Mainspring Follower Short Action: Midwest Gun Works
Brand: Browning
SKU: B3475224
Price: 5.75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Code: B3475224

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Product Description

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Description: Browning BLR Pre '81 / Model 81 Mainspring Follower Short Action. This steel component features a gloss blued finish. This is the factory original replacement mainspring follower for Pre-81 and Model 81 Browning BLR rifles chambered in short action calibers. This is a Browning factory original part made to the same specifications as the parts originally in your Browning rifle.

Manufacturer: Browning

Note: It is recommended that all Browning parts be installed by a qualified gunsmith.

PRODUCT 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 Blued
Firearm Type: Rifle
Material: Steel
Models Fit: BLR (Pre '81),BLR 81

Specifications

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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 Blued
Firearm Type: Rifle
Material: Steel
Models Fit: Browning BLR (Pre '81),Browning BLR 81

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Browning BLR History

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
1969-75
In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: K=BLR Lever Action Rifle This was then followed by the serial number.	K=BLR Lever Action Rifle Made in Belgium from 1969 - 1972. Made in Japan from 1973 to present.
1976-1997
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. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. 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 BLR Type: 127=BLR Lever Action 327=Model 81 BLR Long Action 227=Model 81 BLR Short Action 427=Lightning BLR	Serial Number Example: 01001PY227 This would be an Model 81 BLR Short Action rifle,manufactured in 1982 with the serial number 01001.
1998
Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. 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 Lightning BLR Type: 341=Lightning BLR	Serial Number Example: 01001NN341 This would be a Lightning BLR rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001.