info on browning challenger II - The Firearms Forum

tireman · 05-04-2006, 07:40 PM

hey guys i have gotten a browning semi aute .22 cal beauty---serial 655rn02xxx--adj rear sight---gold trigger----the logo in the grip is a gold b within a circle of black gun looks great---will give the ultimate test daturday----can someone help me with the manufacture year or anything---also, it has no holster wear and the grips are 99%---what is its value? thanks guys appreciate it!!!!

southernshooter · 05-04-2006, 10:56 PM

The only challenger I can find in the gold model is the original Great shape $1312.00 introduced in 1971

inplanotx · 05-05-2006, 05:51 AM

If this is really a Challenger II it was manufactured between 1975 - 1982. I am having my doubts due to the serial number. Please check the number again. Also, how long is the barrel and give me the markings on the barrel. I say this because the challenger serial number should be something like this XXXXXUX with the 'U' denoting the challenger pistol line. Need all the writing on the pistol and barrel.

98% - $180
95% - $170
90% - $145
80% - $135

SGVictor · 05-05-2006, 10:39 AM

The Challenger in my colection has the U in the serial number. My Challlenger II has the same format as the original post. The RN in the serial numer is the date code for 1979

tireman · 05-05-2006, 12:39 PM

the serial is really 655rno2xxx didnt see any other markings on 6 3/4 inch barrell ----the dovetail was a little loose, but it has a set screw under the sight rail----tightened up just fine----------will give it the test tomorrow--thanks for the help sm

inplanotx · 05-05-2006, 07:49 PM

Yo, tireman, IS THERE A 'U' in the serial number??????

I have a challenger III and there is no 'U' in the serial number. Just XXXPXXXXXX

SGVictor · 05-06-2006, 07:34 AM

Inplanotx,

The "U" would be found in the original Challenger serial number and not in the Challenger II or Challenger III models. The serial number tireman has given is a valid format for the Challenger II. I have all three models in my collection and the Challenger has a serial number 2042U69 the Challenger II 655PM04625 and the Challenger III has serial number 655PW01129 The dates for these pistols are 1969, 1980 and 1984 respectively.

inplanotx · 05-06-2006, 10:00 AM

Thank you sir. Mine is 655PXxxxx. Any idea when made? Thanks again.

IPT

SGVictor · 05-06-2006, 10:18 AM

P is 8 and X is 3 1983

Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0

inplanotx · 05-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Thank you. I appreciate your help.

IPT

05-04-2006, 07:40 PM	#1
tireman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: northeast arkansas Posts: 307	info on browning challenger II hey guys i have gotten a browning semi aute .22 cal beauty---serial 655rn02xxx--adj rear sight---gold trigger----the logo in the grip is a gold b within a circle of black gun looks great---will give the ultimate test daturday----can someone help me with the manufacture year or anything---also, it has no holster wear and the grips are 99%---what is its value? thanks guys appreciate it!!!! -->

05-04-2006, 10:56 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: info on browning challenger II The only challenger I can find in the gold model is the original Great shape $1312.00 introduced in 1971 __________________ Only you can see this

05-05-2006, 05:51 AM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: info on browning challenger II If this is really a Challenger II it was manufactured between 1975 - 1982. I am having my doubts due to the serial number. Please check the number again. Also, how long is the barrel and give me the markings on the barrel. I say this because the challenger serial number should be something like this XXXXXUX with the 'U' denoting the challenger pistol line. Need all the writing on the pistol and barrel. 98% - $180 95% - $170 90% - $145 80% - $135 __________________

05-05-2006, 10:39 AM	#4
SGVictor V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 195	Re: info on browning challenger II The Challenger in my colection has the U in the serial number. My Challlenger II has the same format as the original post. The RN in the serial numer is the date code for 1979

05-05-2006, 12:39 PM	#5
tireman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: northeast arkansas Posts: 307	Re: info on browning challenger II the serial is really 655rno2xxx didnt see any other markings on 6 3/4 inch barrell ----the dovetail was a little loose, but it has a set screw under the sight rail----tightened up just fine----------will give it the test tomorrow--thanks for the help sm

05-05-2006, 07:49 PM	#6
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: info on browning challenger II Yo, tireman, IS THERE A 'U' in the serial number?????? I have a challenger III and there is no 'U' in the serial number. Just XXXPXXXXXX __________________

05-06-2006, 07:34 AM	#7
SGVictor V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 195	Re: info on browning challenger II Inplanotx, The "U" would be found in the original Challenger serial number and not in the Challenger II or Challenger III models. The serial number tireman has given is a valid format for the Challenger II. I have all three models in my collection and the Challenger has a serial number 2042U69 the Challenger II 655PM04625 and the Challenger III has serial number 655PW01129 The dates for these pistols are 1969, 1980 and 1984 respectively.

05-06-2006, 10:00 AM	#8
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: info on browning challenger II Thank you sir. Mine is 655PXxxxx. Any idea when made? Thanks again. IPT __________________

05-06-2006, 10:18 AM	#9
SGVictor V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 195	Re: info on browning challenger II P is 8 and X is 3 1983 Z=1 Y=2 X=3 W=4 V=5 T=6 R=7 P=8 N=9 M=0

05-06-2006, 12:05 PM	#10
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: info on browning challenger II Thank you. I appreciate your help. IPT __________________