Description

Before semiautos dominated the rimfire world, the most trusted .22 rifles were the ones you cycled with your own hands. The Browning .22 Pump (short slide-action) embodies that tradition—fast, instinctive, and unbelievably fun to shoot. Its compact slide travel and smooth action made it a favorite of small-game hunters, camp shooters, and family-range veterans who passed their rifles down through generations.

This example carries that classic feel the second you pick it up. The walnut stock is crisp and warm, with checkering that still bites just enough for proper control. The receiver and barrel retain a clean, original finish that speaks to careful ownership. Browning’s short throw slide action is one of the most intuitive ever made—barely a few inches of travel, yet lightning fast in practice.

Up top sits a Bushnell Sportview 3–7×20mm scope, a perfectly paired lightweight optic for rimfire work, offering just enough magnification for small targets without upsetting the rifle’s natural balance. A vintage leather sling completes the setup, soft and broken-in the way only old field gear can be.

Sourced from an El Dorado Hills, California estate, this rifle was clearly treasured. The condition is clean, metal smooth, and the mechanics tight. Slide-action .22s remain some of the most enjoyable rimfires ever built—simple to run, surprisingly accurate, and full of character.

This is a rifle meant to teach, to practice, and to pass on.

Specifications

• Maker: Browning Arms Company
• Model: Browning Pump .22 (Short Slide Action)
• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
• Action: Pump / Slide Action Rimfire
• Barrel Length: 20 inches (approx.)
• Stock: Walnut, checkered
• Optic: Bushnell Sportview 3–7×20mm scope
• Sling: Vintage leather sling included
• Condition: Used, well cared for, very good
• Origin: El Dorado Hills, California Estate