Browning BLR
| BLR | |
|---|---|
A Browning BLR, with the addition of a scope | |
| Type | Lever action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Karl R. Lewis |
| Designed | 1960s |
| Manufacturer | Browning Arms Company |
| Produced | 1971-Present |
| Variants | Model '81, Lightning BLR |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6 lb 8 oz—7 lb 12 oz (2.9—3.5 kg) |
| Barrel length | 16–24 inches (410–610 mm) |
| Cartridge | Numerous |
| Action | Lever-action |
| Feed system | 3-5 round detachable magazine |
| Sights | Open sights, drilled and tapped for optional scope mounts |
The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle manufactured for Browning Arms Company by Miroku Firearms in Japan. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in numerous calibers from small and fast (.22-250 Remington and .243 Winchester) to the large Magnum rounds (7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum), and the large bore .450 Marlin.