Which A-Bolt .22 LR do I have?

pharmseller · Mar 9, 2019

i bought this rifle new in 1987 from Anderson's Sporting Goods in Eugene, back when they a) existed and b) were located downtown.

The serial number code (PT) puts the DOM at 1986. I'm trying to determine the model and configuration but I can't find the high gloss uncheckered no sights variant. Anyone know which iteration I have, it's rarity, and approximate value?

The pics show some dings in the stock but no scratches in the bluing and no rust.

Thanks,

P

Member 34319 · Mar 9, 2019

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Browning A-Bolt 22LR Bolt Action Rimfire Laminate Stock

All my googlefu could find.

Seems like a non common laminate high polish stock variant.

3MTA3 · Mar 9, 2019

I have the same rifle, but with the medallion stock. I bought it used back in the mid 1980's and it is my favorite rifle. My understanding is that they were only produced for a short time, so I think they are just one series and so would be the original A-Bolt. They were replaced by the T-Bolt which was designed specifically for the 22LR. I like the A-Bold better.

BTW don't lose that magazine! They are hard to come by and run about a hunski or ore on eBay.

10ring1 · Jun 10, 2019

Yes. Laminate. Without sights. 1 of 390 produced

pharmseller · Mar 5, 2021

Doing more research. Made in the first year of production, 1986, serial number indicates 73rd rifle ever made. Kinda cool. 1500 made over two years, only 390 like mine with no sights.