Tag: SA 22

Photos: Browning .22 Semi-Automatic

The .22 Semi-Automatic is arguably one of John Browning’s most elegant designs, its balance and handiness is immediately apparent to anyone who has handled or shot one. In our latest video we examined the history behind the design and looked at its features in-depth. You can check out the video and full blog here.

Here are some additional photographs of the rifle:

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Right side view of the SA .22 (Matthew Moss)
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Left side view of the SA .22 (Matthew Moss)
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The .SA .22 is a takedown rifle and splits into two pieces making it more compact for transport (Matthew Moss)
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Here we can see the rifle’s sight, barrel takedown tension ring and notches cut into the top of the receiver for mounting a scope (Matthew Moss)
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The rifle’s FN Herstal markings (Matthew Moss)
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The rifle disassembled with the magazine tube removed and bolt and trigger assembly removed from the receiver (Matthew Moss)
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The trigger group and bolt slide into the receiver on a pair of internal rails (Matthew Moss)
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Close up of the right side o the bolt and trigger group (Matthew Moss)
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Close up of the left side o the bolt and trigger group(Matthew Moss)
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The butt plate and magazine follower (Matthew Moss)