In 1957, when I was 10 years old, my father bought a Remington Model 511 Scoremaster .22 rifle. Money was tight-he bought it used for $15. That rifle eliminated every squirrel my father saw trying to get at our little stand of corn. I still have that rifle and it still shoot GREAT.
WOW That's great. I have three family guns. My great grand father's Win Model 1895 in 30-06, he bought New in 1917 for 13 dollars. My grand father's Win Model 70 pre-64 in 30-06. My Dad hunted with the Model 70, but I have his Nickle Colt Frontier with both 22LR and Mag cylinders. He carried this pistol load with CCI 22 mag snake load when hunting. My family has been hunting here in Arizona for almost 140 years. God best you. Granny was a gem
I I inherited my own Browning 22 breakdown just like yours. From my father who has passed. Neither of my brother's wish to have it. I feel very fortunate to be the new custodian of this heirloom. Your video made me take it out to the range after a light going through and 300 round day I am HAPPY. With a few tears cleaning it is a remembrance of my past.🇺🇸
My father taught me how to shoot on this rifle. It’s now mine and my daughter gets it when I’m done with it. My son gets his great grandfather’s double barrel shotgun...
I love hearing stories like this. Definitely the most important firearm in your collection. The only family heirloom firearm I have is a Fox Sterlingworth sxs 12 ga that was originally purchased in the 1930's by my mom's great uncle. It was in the care of my grandparents to be given to me when I turned 21 (although they gave it to me well before that... it was the only firearm I owned at the time and kept it with me throughout college). The funny thing is that the great uncle who willed it died in 1976 and I was born in 1978 so I am curious on how it was worded. Maybe I will will it to my niece's (who is only 8) first born when they turn 21.
My wife's grandfather passed away a few years ago and when we had to clean out his closet, we found a Browning SA 22 chambered in the original .22 Win auto with 2 boxes of ammo. The rounds are larger in diameter than a regular 22 LR, but resemble the .22LR shorts. I've never fired the rifle, and my father-in-law claims to have never known the rifle existed, let alone that the it sat in the closet for over 50 years- chambered. Thanks for the video.
No no thats history memories u dont fix those got my gpas 22 with all his nicks n dings live evryone of them even were a picker chain chewed into the side he got lot a food for table with it an its earned it history n beauty marks
That's a wonderful tribute to one of our Greatest Generation, your Granny. My Dad passed 8/20/18 and I now own his Browning SA 22. I also ordered a rear sight for it because Dad had an old scope mounted on it. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
It's great to hear of the love you have for your grandma. She sounds so cool. Other grandma's are knitting, making quilts and cooking up peanut brittle. Meanwhile yours was wacking squirrels and deer with a 22. My particular heirlooms are a winchester model 12 from my grandpa and my dad's old octagon barrel model 94 winchester in 30 wcf. My dad loved both of those guns and now I do.
You moved me my good man, I have almost the same story, and gun. It means more to me than any other gun I own. Soon to be my son's. Stay blessed, great video.
Thank you for sharing. I can tell the memories meant a lot to you and those stories are priceless because it means the world to people you love. Feel same way about an H&R Special, top break, 7-shot .22 my mother owned. There is just nothing that can outweigh the sentiments it evokes. Great video, really appreciated it.
Sorry about your loss. It's good to hear you had such a connection and great relationship with her. Also, according to SOME people, that is a high capacity "Assault Weapon"
I understand exactly what you mean when you mention those “family heirlooms.” Luckily, I own a shotgun that belonged to my grandfather, and was owned by my great grandfather before him. It’s a William Moore 12 gauge SxS made in London, England sometime before 1872. I bought my first fire safe when I inherited this gun. In addition, I also own guns that were owned by my father and three of my uncles. I also have a SA 22 Browning just like your grandmother’s. Many of the guns in my sizable collection will become family heirlooms in the years to come.
I got one and it was my dads. It’s not been shot much and as with a lot of those models it has a crack in the stock just behind the receiver where you were not supposed to hold it when twisting the barrel on and off. It’s not a unstable crack and not so noticeable but that being there even makes it more special. Belgian made, really reliable and easy to shoot accurately. And like you said there’s no amount I would take for it cause it was my dads. Always enjoy your vids and your easy going manner and cudos to your loving character when it comes to family and in this case your grandma. Blessings.
I have my grandpas and my dads firearms from when they sadly passed away. I will never forget the times they have taken me to the range and the lessons that they have tough me. But I will keep shooting there firearms in memory of them. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Thanks for sharing this video with us-it’s far & away my favourite video of yours…& you’ve put out a lot of great videos. It’s the story that has really given me a little bit of insight as to how it is that you seem to be such a friendly, good person. Family can make or break a person, & I’m able to tell that you come from a good family. Your Granny sure sounds like she was a lot of fun, & our elderly folks are-for the most part-our greatest generation. Most of the folks who lived through the Depression have passed on but NOT without giving us our FREEDOM. I digress, awesome video of a fabulous story. Thanks very much.
60 yrs old? Just getting broken in. I remember my first 22 I bought saved and saved. Winchester pump. Most friends had Mossberg's, Steven's, JC Higgins. But if you had a Browning you were one hell of a highroller. Very well-made. Reliable and accurate. Gun can't be blamed for some lunker head getting hot brass down his sleeve. Great video and great tribute to a fine woman who's gone on ahead.
Thanks for sharing this part of your personal history! Every time you hold that rifle you will remember her in a loving way! May God bless you and your family!!!
Just received the Remington version from dad,he is 71,and did a lot of hunting with this rifle as a kid ,same scenario .... Thank you for sharing your piece of life and giving me the chance to be a part of it.💯❤️
Have the same story from my great great grandma She had a .22 rifle from around that time and also had a .410 shotgun Now both belong to my mom and will go down to us
I’m from the uk,an old friend of mine had the sa22 ,iv always loved this gun over all others because of its genius design and easy cleaning ,sadly my old friend was diagnosed with cancer ,he took me to one side and said “I’m dying ,it’s inevitable what is going to happen to me,but I would like to leave my Sa 22 to you”I was honoured ,and after his death it took an age to get it on my licence,but the first shots I did with it I won a timed 20m standing competition against better shooters with “better guns”it’s still my favourite.Thank you Ron.
I inherited my dad's SA and it's funny how confidence inspires success. There is such a connection to it... it's such a good design and I have so much confidence using it, it almost takes on a life of it's own from an accuracy standpoint. Many match grade M1's, Browning BARs, Glocks and countless other firearms later, because of my connection with it and my dad, nothing else comes close. My dad shot left and the benefit of bottom ejection is just more proof of John Browning's genius. When I was young on our Missouri farm and heard the distinctive sounds of the barrel threads going into the receiver and click of the lock, it was gonna be a good day. I was always in awe watching him shoot, because not that long before, he did the same thing with an M1 Garand in Korea and he wasn't shooting paper targets. Thanks for the awesome story about your grandma and her Browning, and allowing me to relieve some great memories.
Hi Dave, Anyone that loves shooting, especially plinking, and places their family first, has these type of memories, stories as well as their prized heirlooms . But most importantly is the memories. No matter what happens to guns, jewelry, china, etc. ... the one thing you will always have are the memories. May God bless your Grandma, your family and you! Cheers, dave
My grandmother had the exact same rifle. I also share your pain of feeling the burning casing on your arm with my first shooting experience with this gun. Really made you stand up and take notice. Wish I had that rifle today, it was fun to go plink at things with as a kid.
That was one of the best videos I had ever watched! God bless your grandmother and all of our elders that have had a positive impact on our lives. You are blessed with an heirloom and memory of special family members. Life is just that simple. Never take it for granted or moan about life being repetitive. Now it's our turn to pass on the same to our younger generation that we are raising. Call, visit, or make contact with your elders because someday they too will pass and you will only have memories and stories to tell. Thank you for sharing your personal story.
Great video and a cool grandma! I have my granddad's old Remington 514 single-shot .22, that he used to keep the rabbits under control on his ranch in central California. It was a gift from my dad back in the late '50s. When I was nine, it was the first gun I ever fired. My granddad passed in 1971, but his rifle is in perfect condition and I take it out once in a while, just to knock over some steel plates and think about a simpler time. There must be a million stories just like yours and mine out there!
Glad you have so much to look back on with your Granny, seems like a real down to earth lady. My Mom passed away at 95 and was shooting til she fell at 94. My daughter has her rifle and revolver.
What a great story, I had a 22 from my father that was stolen years ago that I wish I still had as it was the first that I had shot. Thanks for the family memories.
I bought one of these Browning .22's back in the early 90's when I was 14 years old from Bill's gun shop outside of Cashton, WI. I immediately fell in love with the beautiful design and most importantly the super fine sites. I traded in 2 junk .22's and $300 to boot. A lot of money for a kid mowing lawns and shoveling snow. I know this gun was special but now that I have 2 young boys I am realizing that this little .22 will definitely be worthy of a hand me down someday. I can't say that about any of my other guns. This one is and will always be truly special. Thanks for sharing your story about your Grandmother
👍🏼👍🏼 *AMAZING* gun, not even considering the awesome history with your family! So great to see footage of her 22 plinkin’! Rest In Peace, Granny ❤️ I’ll have to deal with the same thing soon, I fear
I bought one today. Honestly. At Tillsonburg gun shop. Came home and thought I’d check it out on TH-cam. Just watched your video and it gave me a tear in my eye. Those memories are priceless
RIP sniper GRAN she sounds like an amazeing person I have 2 guns my dad gave me his first gun witch is a 22 bolt action rifle and a 357 lever action rifle
We have my wife's great uncle's Remington 241. It's pretty much the same rifle. That one's never going to leave the family. Thankyou for sharing your memories of your grandma' I'm sure she was proud of you. God bless, sir.
My first gun Right there!!! Same goes for me, I’ll never get rid of it! mine was my fathers, hell of a good shooter still to this day!! Sorry for your loss man!
I wish I had seen this a year ago after I lost my great grandfather he left me and my brothers something each my eldest brother got his medals my middle brother got his 30ot6 from ww2 and I got in my opinion and in most people who have seen its opinion the most valuable item... his map of where he went while serving in ww2... and then I also got a very old suit case
Great story. I just picked one up a couple days ago at a LGS. A 1957 year model. At age 65 and no grandkids I wont be able to make those wonderful lifetime memories you have. Again, great story. Thanks for sharing.
Nice tribute video. I always wanted a Browning SA-22. They were the goat back in the day. Finally got a 62 Belgian model and it is still my favorite of the autoloaders.
Have the same 22. Same granny story. It will be passed along to my daughter one day. Was the first rifle she fired up on grandma’s farm just a couple years ago. I’m welling up thinking about it. Cheers to old traditions and great memories.
There is something to be said for how heritage can be passed down through firearms. Great story, granny sounded like quite a great woman. You would also be amazed at the value of those old Brownings. A co worker of mine just paid 2200$ for one because it was just like the one his father had one just like it. Not that you'd consider selling it. I bought my wife one in 1985 while we were dating. It was quite disappointing though that it wasn't made in Belgium though.
I had a Belgium Browning FN my Dad bought in Begium in 1957-58; at the FN factory and I have a Browning SA .22 bought 5 yrs. ago The collectors want the FN Models simply because they are no longer made in Belgium.. The Browning SA .22s made in Japan are actually have updates that the FN rifles domnot have with better features, better sights, tapped screws directly on the barrel ie(not just a sliding rail to mount a scope. Check Google out comparison of Belgian FN Browning SA .22s compared to features of the Japanese model Browning SA.22. If you are just collecting then you would want the Browning FN but if you are a shooter the Japanese Browning is preferred because of the upgrades
Nice video. Your granny sounds like a great gal. Just lost my dad at 95. Have his guns. His 1956 high standard fieldmaster is the equivelent of your grannies browning. His go to gun. Always sentimental to shoot it.
Absolutely love my grandparents. My grandfather who was 96 passed away this year. A few months after his death my grandmother gave me his buck knife. I cried like a baby remembering all camping trips / bond fires / and fishing trips we had together. Love you Pop.
I am soo glad you told that story. I have a similar story my grandmother, who partly raised me. she had a winchester 30-30 that was her favorite. she would always say that she could shoot the eyes out of a rabbit at 50 yards. we, as childrenand grandchildren didnot quite believe her. one day we took her to the range and we were shocked. One day I asked her how she came to get the rifle and she told me that 0ne of her friends/ neighbors had given her this gun one day while they were out riding the range together. she said he gave it to her because she could out shoot him "any day of the week and twice on sunday" she then preceded to tell me the name of ther friend was billy boney "billy the kid" even though we do not have written proof I am convinced it is because their ranch was adjacant to the Chisholm ranch where billy the kid started his life of crime.
This is the sweetest rifle I own. Dad bought it for me as a Christmas present when I was 11 and we were in Europe, 1961. I have shot this rifle for over 60 years and it never fails. I had admired it in a shop window in Metz, France and never expected it for Christmas, what a huge surprise. Every time I touch this gun I am reminded of my father who passed in 2018 at the fine age of 93, thanks dad.
Thank you for sharing a great part of your family's history and the history of this firearm. I just picked up one of these and am delighted to have found this video. Recently I lost both my Grandfather and Father on the same day. As you mentioned, nothing is worth more than a Family heirloom. I hope to pass on my love for firearms to my children and grandchildren. Thanks again!
David St they get real problematic - disease, fighting, shit everywhere, wildlife gets decimated etc. anybody watching this don’t abandon your cats and spay/neuter then
@@justinandres7240 Large numbers of stray cats really do a number on rabbits and ground birds. We still have rabbits because they're so prolific but their numbers are not as high as they were pre cat. Bobwhite quail and whippoorwills have been locally extirpated. Gone completely because of feral cats and coywolves. These aforementioned bastard animals have also drastically reduced the number of grey fox and bobcat. Thank God where I live there is still some common sense prevalent when it comes to dealing with such animals. Poisoning, trapping, and shooting are welcomed and appreciated. I shoot, stab, and/or stomp every stray cat I see. Coywolves are smarter and I don't have the time to hunt them, but a good bowl of antifreeze left at the woodline surely does it's part.
Today (5/2/21), I was given my Grandfather’s Browning SA 22 by surprise from my Uncle, my Grandfather passed away in the early 1980’s. Thank you for the review. I knew nothing about this rifle until today.
I've watched a lot of your video's over the years and have enjoyed them. This is my favorite! Family and old guns passed down over the years is our America! Your Granny did Good! G0D Bless you!
98, That is a fantastic age, and not something to be sad for. My dad is 80 and has his health issues here and there, and i live abroad and hardly get to see him which sucks but we do visit once a year and call, but we know things are comming. But one thing that will never die, and those are the memories. I bett you have a ton of great memmories of granny. This is really a nice video. I had an old rifle in my room from my grand dad as a memory. it was a old german bolt action rifle, made innoperable, from WW1. It actually had marks in the wood where there were imprints of fingers on the stock. I never took it with me and when i came back one year the rifle was gone from my room. That was a bummer to say the least.
I normally never give likes on videos but your granny gets my likes i remember watching that video years ago and didn't know she passed. Im sorry for your loss and thank you for ur awesome content and genuinly AMAZING soul.
Thanks for making this video. I am 62 years old now and remember my dad squirrel hunting with his Sa22. I was too young to hunt with it but always loved that gun. Dad hocked that rifle. Premier grade for a single shot 20 gauge and couple boxes of shells for Christmas present for my older brother. I found the receipt of that transaction years after my dad passed tucked away in his gun cabinet. You are right that no money could coax you into selling such a precious heirloom.
I have one, made in Belgium 1959. They are a worth about $800 if in perfect condition. It was my grandfather’s, and it is too most valued to me, notwithstanding my Weatherbys and other Brownings. Sadly, I am the last of my family, and am single and 50, so I dont have any idea who to will it to. :\ Sorry to hear about your grandmother. My dad lost his dad on his BDay too. 11 down the pipe, 1 in the chamber…12 total.
What wonderful lady, and an awesome story. Who wouldn’t love to have a cool ol plinkster like that. Proves it’s not the highest dollar items that can be the most cherished. Probably my favorite of your videos , shoot straight from the heart. Well done, grandma would be proud.
Great video! I just inherited my dad’s Belgian SA-22 and want to remove the cantilever scope rail and find a rear sight. Did you run into any surprises or have to replace the front sight? Also curious to know if you plugged the two screw holes or left them open. Thanks again for a great video.
What a wonderful tribute to your Grandmother. She would be proud you made this video.
God bless our souls
In 1957, when I was 10 years old, my father bought a Remington Model 511 Scoremaster .22 rifle. Money was tight-he bought it used for $15. That rifle eliminated every squirrel my father saw trying to get at our little stand of corn. I still have that rifle and it still shoot GREAT.
Yeah buddy my dad started me off on the 511 Scoremaster ,, I still have it ,, still feels natural in my hands
I have a 510 that I use for that very same purpose to this day.
I have the 512 (tube fed model) and recently restored it. Great little gun.
My condolences, she is definitely in a better place with a bottomless box of twenty two.
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A lovely tribute to your grandmother and to this rifle. Two wonderful classics. 💖
A nice family keep sake. Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Very sad.
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WOW That's great. I have three family guns. My great grand father's Win Model 1895 in 30-06, he bought New in 1917 for 13 dollars. My grand father's Win Model 70 pre-64 in 30-06. My Dad hunted with the Model 70, but I have his Nickle Colt Frontier with both 22LR and Mag cylinders. He carried this pistol load with CCI 22 mag snake load when hunting. My family has been hunting here in Arizona for almost 140 years.
God best you. Granny was a gem
Sorry for your loss. Beautiful story and gun.
I I inherited my own Browning 22 breakdown just like yours. From my father who has passed. Neither of my brother's wish to have it. I feel very fortunate to be the new custodian of this heirloom. Your video made me take it out to the range after a light going through and 300 round day I am HAPPY. With a few tears cleaning it is a remembrance of my past.🇺🇸
My dad had a Remington built the same way nephew has it now
My father taught me how to shoot on this rifle. It’s now mine and my daughter gets it when I’m done with it. My son gets his great grandfather’s double barrel shotgun...
I love hearing stories like this. Definitely the most important firearm in your collection. The only family heirloom firearm I have is a Fox Sterlingworth sxs 12 ga that was originally purchased in the 1930's by my mom's great uncle. It was in the care of my grandparents to be given to me when I turned 21 (although they gave it to me well before that... it was the only firearm I owned at the time and kept it with me throughout college). The funny thing is that the great uncle who willed it died in 1976 and I was born in 1978 so I am curious on how it was worded. Maybe I will will it to my niece's (who is only 8) first born when they turn 21.
My wife's grandfather passed away a few years ago and when we had to clean out his closet, we found a Browning SA 22 chambered in the original .22 Win auto with 2 boxes of ammo. The rounds are larger in diameter than a regular 22 LR, but resemble the .22LR shorts. I've never fired the rifle, and my father-in-law claims to have never known the rifle existed, let alone that the it sat in the closet for over 50 years- chambered.
Thanks for the video.
She would be so proud of her Grandson. Great video mate, may she rest in peace.
I've got my grandfather's savage model 220a on my wall, i had to glue the stock back together because he beat a bobcat to death with it once
What a man...22. Takdown
No no thats history memories u dont fix those got my gpas 22 with all his nicks n dings live evryone of them even were a picker chain chewed into the side he got lot a food for table with it an its earned it history n beauty marks
Florida man beats bobcat to death with a Savage like a savage
@@johnturner815 I'm fairly certain he means it literally fell into multiple pieces.
I have my grandfather's rohm 17 38 special derringer even after I got my 45 I still carry that little belly gun with me
I have my Dads 1956 Marlin 39A 22 caliber. He passed away 2 years ago and this gun means more to me than anything.
That's a wonderful tribute to one of our Greatest Generation, your Granny. My Dad passed 8/20/18 and I now own his Browning SA 22. I also ordered a rear sight for it because Dad had an old scope mounted on it. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Great story.
It's great to hear of the love you have for your grandma. She sounds so cool. Other grandma's are knitting, making quilts and cooking up peanut brittle. Meanwhile yours was wacking squirrels and deer with a 22. My particular heirlooms are a winchester model 12 from my grandpa and my dad's old octagon barrel model 94 winchester in 30 wcf. My dad loved both of those guns and now I do.
Thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like your granny was one of a kind. Her request for a box of .22’s for Christmas is priceless!
You moved me my good man, I have almost the same story, and gun. It means more to me than any other gun I own. Soon to be my son's. Stay blessed, great video.
Sorry to hear about your Grandmother, I would have luv'd to have met her. What a great keepsake! Thanks for sharing all of this with us.
Thank you for sharing your personal history.
Your grandmother was a wonderful person.
God bless America!!!
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Good bye granny, rest in peace. We'll watch over 22!! Rich and Donna!!
Thank you for sharing. I can tell the memories meant a lot to you and those stories are priceless because it means the world to people you love. Feel same way about an H&R Special, top break, 7-shot .22 my mother owned. There is just nothing that can outweigh the sentiments it evokes.
Great video, really appreciated it.
Sorry about your loss. It's good to hear you had such a connection and great relationship with her.
Also, according to SOME people, that is a high capacity "Assault Weapon"
I understand exactly what you mean when you mention those “family heirlooms.” Luckily, I own a shotgun that belonged to my grandfather, and was owned by my great grandfather before him. It’s a William Moore 12 gauge SxS made in London, England sometime before 1872. I bought my first fire safe when I inherited this gun. In addition, I also own guns that were owned by my father and three of my uncles. I also have a SA 22 Browning just like your grandmother’s. Many of the guns in my sizable collection will become family heirlooms in the years to come.
Some things are priceless. Granny sniper sounded dope
I got one and it was my dads. It’s not been shot much and as with a lot of those models it has a crack in the stock just behind the receiver where you were not supposed to hold it when twisting the barrel on and off. It’s not a unstable crack and not so noticeable but that being there even makes it more special. Belgian made, really reliable and easy to shoot accurately. And like you said there’s no amount I would take for it cause it was my dads. Always enjoy your vids and your easy going manner and cudos to your loving character when it comes to family and in this case your grandma. Blessings.
Man this video is awesome I can tell by your voice how much she means to you
God bless all your wonderful memories of Granny!
I have my grandpas and my dads firearms from when they sadly passed away. I will never forget the times they have taken me to the range and the lessons that they have tough me. But I will keep shooting there firearms in memory of them. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Thanks for sharing this video with us-it’s far & away my favourite video of yours…& you’ve put out a lot of great videos. It’s the story that has really given me a little bit of insight as to how it is that you seem to be such a friendly, good person. Family can make or break a person, & I’m able to tell that you come from a good family. Your Granny sure sounds like she was a lot of fun, & our elderly folks are-for the most part-our greatest generation. Most of the folks who lived through the Depression have passed on but NOT without giving us our FREEDOM. I digress, awesome video of a fabulous story. Thanks very much.
60 yrs old? Just getting broken in. I remember my first 22 I bought saved and saved. Winchester pump. Most friends had Mossberg's, Steven's, JC Higgins. But if you had a Browning you were one hell of a highroller. Very well-made. Reliable and accurate. Gun can't be blamed for some lunker head getting hot brass down his sleeve. Great video and great tribute to a fine woman who's gone on ahead.
Rus ridge I have my grandfather's Winchester .22 pump with octagon barrel dated 1917.
God bless her! She is the type of grandmother everyone should have! We should be honored to have had time with people like her.
Thanks for sharing this part of your personal history! Every time you hold that rifle you will remember her in a loving way! May God bless you and your family!!!
Just received the Remington version from dad,he is 71,and did a lot of hunting with this rifle as a kid ,same scenario ....
Thank you for sharing your piece of life and giving me the chance to be a part of it.💯❤️
Have the same story from my great great grandma
She had a .22 rifle from around that time and also had a .410 shotgun
Now both belong to my mom and will go down to us
I’m from the uk,an old friend of mine had the sa22 ,iv always loved this gun over all others because of its genius design and easy cleaning ,sadly my old friend was diagnosed with cancer ,he took me to one side and said “I’m dying ,it’s inevitable what is going to happen to me,but I would like to leave my Sa 22 to you”I was honoured ,and after his death it took an age to get it on my licence,but the first shots I did with it I won a timed 20m standing competition against better shooters with “better guns”it’s still my favourite.Thank you Ron.
Sorry for your loss. Great history with that little Browning.
I inherited my dad's SA and it's funny how confidence inspires success. There is such a connection to it... it's such a good design and I have so much confidence using it, it almost takes on a life of it's own from an accuracy standpoint. Many match grade M1's, Browning BARs, Glocks and countless other firearms later, because of my connection with it and my dad, nothing else comes close. My dad shot left and the benefit of bottom ejection is just more proof of John Browning's genius. When I was young on our Missouri farm and heard the distinctive sounds of the barrel threads going into the receiver and click of the lock, it was gonna be a good day. I was always in awe watching him shoot, because not that long before, he did the same thing with an M1 Garand in Korea and he wasn't shooting paper targets. Thanks for the awesome story about your grandma and her Browning, and allowing me to relieve some great memories.
Sorry for your loss. Cherish it bro.
Hi Dave,
Anyone that loves shooting, especially plinking, and places their family first, has these type of memories, stories as well as their prized heirlooms . But most importantly is the memories. No matter what happens to guns, jewelry, china, etc. ... the one thing you will always have are the memories. May God bless your Grandma, your family and you! Cheers, dave
I love the SA22. My grandmother shot a Belgium model to put food on the table for many years.
My grandmother had the exact same rifle. I also share your pain of feeling the burning casing on your arm with my first shooting experience with this gun. Really made you stand up and take notice. Wish I had that rifle today, it was fun to go plink at things with as a kid.
I have my grandfathers “carnival .22” a lever action marlin .22 from the 50’s and a lever action .32-20 as pass ons, will never leave my hands
That was one of the best videos I had ever watched! God bless your grandmother and all of our elders that have had a positive impact on our lives. You are blessed with an heirloom and memory of special family members. Life is just that simple. Never take it for granted or moan about life being repetitive. Now it's our turn to pass on the same to our younger generation that we are raising. Call, visit, or make contact with your elders because someday they too will pass and you will only have memories and stories to tell. Thank you for sharing your personal story.
I remember that video of granny! She sure was a good shot! :)
Great video and a cool grandma! I have my granddad's old Remington 514 single-shot .22, that he used to keep the rabbits under control on his ranch in central California. It was a gift from my dad back in the late '50s. When I was nine, it was the first gun I ever fired. My granddad passed in 1971, but his rifle is in perfect condition and I take it out once in a while, just to knock over some steel plates and think about a simpler time. There must be a million stories just like yours and mine out there!
Thats a great memory to have. I have some similar memories of and Uncle. A real Cowboy.
Glad you have so much to look back on with your Granny, seems like a real down to earth lady. My Mom passed away at 95 and was shooting til she fell at 94. My daughter has her rifle and revolver.
God bless her. Glad you had her for so long wish it could have been longer.
I thought that was hikhoks range! My condolences for your loss also. Life is tough, but we gotta go on, for them.
What a great story, I had a 22 from my father that was stolen years ago that I wish I still had as it was the first that I had shot. Thanks for the family memories.
I bought one of these Browning .22's back in the early 90's when I was 14 years old from Bill's gun shop outside of Cashton, WI. I immediately fell in love with the beautiful design and most importantly the super fine sites. I traded in 2 junk .22's and $300 to boot. A lot of money for a kid mowing lawns and shoveling snow. I know this gun was special but now that I have 2 young boys I am realizing that this little .22 will definitely be worthy of a hand me down someday. I can't say that about any of my other guns. This one is and will always be truly special. Thanks for sharing your story about your Grandmother
👍🏼👍🏼 *AMAZING* gun, not even considering the awesome history with your family! So great to see footage of her 22 plinkin’! Rest In Peace, Granny ❤️ I’ll have to deal with the same thing soon, I fear
I bought one today. Honestly. At Tillsonburg gun shop. Came home and thought I’d check it out on TH-cam. Just watched your video and it gave me a tear in my eye. Those memories are priceless
RIP sniper GRAN she sounds like an amazeing person
I have 2 guns my dad gave me his first gun witch is a 22 bolt action rifle and a 357 lever action rifle
We have my wife's great uncle's Remington 241. It's pretty much the same rifle. That one's never going to leave the family. Thankyou for sharing your memories of your grandma' I'm sure she was proud of you. God bless, sir.
My first gun Right there!!! Same goes for me, I’ll never get rid of it! mine was my fathers, hell of a good shooter still to this day!! Sorry for your loss man!
My grandfather died on my birthday too. I still have his S&W 38 special, it’s my favorite gun. Things like that are priceless!
Who is cutting onions at my desk?
What a wonderful grandmother you had! You are so lucky! I hope I’ll be shooting .22s when I’m in my ‘90’s!
I wish I had seen this a year ago after I lost my great grandfather he left me and my brothers something each my eldest brother got his medals my middle brother got his 30ot6 from ww2 and I got in my opinion and in most people who have seen its opinion the most valuable item... his map of where he went while serving in ww2... and then I also got a very old suit case
Great story. I just picked one up a couple days ago at a LGS. A 1957 year model. At age 65 and no grandkids I wont be able to make those wonderful lifetime memories you have. Again, great story. Thanks for sharing.
I got my grandmother’s marlen 3030 when she passed away back in 2009
I wish I'm still a good shot into my 90's.
Nice tribute video. I always wanted a Browning SA-22. They were the goat back in the day. Finally got a 62 Belgian model and it is still my favorite of the autoloaders.
Rip .22 granny!
Have the same 22. Same granny story. It will be passed along to my daughter one day. Was the first rifle she fired up on grandma’s farm just a couple years ago. I’m welling up thinking about it. Cheers to old traditions and great memories.
There is something to be said for how heritage can be passed down through firearms. Great story, granny sounded like quite a great woman. You would also be amazed at the value of those old Brownings. A co worker of mine just paid 2200$ for one because it was just like the one his father had one just like it. Not that you'd consider selling it.
I bought my wife one in 1985 while we were dating. It was quite disappointing though that it wasn't made in Belgium though.
I had a Belgium Browning FN my Dad bought in Begium in 1957-58; at the FN factory and I have a Browning SA .22 bought 5 yrs. ago The collectors want the FN Models simply because they are no longer made in Belgium.. The Browning SA .22s made in Japan are actually have updates that the FN rifles domnot have with better features, better sights, tapped screws directly on the barrel ie(not just a sliding rail to mount a scope. Check Google out comparison of Belgian FN Browning SA .22s compared to features of the Japanese model Browning SA.22. If you are just collecting then you would want the Browning FN but if you are a shooter the Japanese Browning is preferred because of the upgrades
Nice video. Your granny sounds like a great gal.
Just lost my dad at 95. Have his guns. His 1956 high standard fieldmaster is the equivelent of your grannies browning. His go to gun.
Always sentimental to shoot it.
Good on you. Hand me down family guns are great. I have my grandfathers Remington model 141 pump in .35 rem
Absolutely love my grandparents. My grandfather who was 96 passed away this year. A few months after his death my grandmother gave me his buck knife. I cried like a baby remembering all camping trips / bond fires / and fishing trips we had together. Love you Pop.
I am soo glad you told that story. I have a similar story my grandmother, who partly raised me. she had a winchester 30-30 that was her favorite. she would always say that she could shoot the eyes out of a rabbit at 50 yards. we, as childrenand grandchildren didnot quite believe her. one day we took her to the range and we were shocked. One day I asked her how she came to get the rifle and she told me that 0ne of her friends/ neighbors had given her this gun one day while they were out riding the range together. she said he gave it to her because she could out shoot him "any day of the week and twice on sunday" she then preceded to tell me the name of ther friend was billy boney "billy the kid" even though we do not have written proof I am convinced it is because their ranch was adjacant to the Chisholm ranch where billy the kid started his life of crime.
Billy The Kid died in 1881. July 14, to be exact. Long before the 30-30 was developed. (1895.)
What did u hope to get out of this. You're 9 rn I doubt your grandma is even 80 yet
Blatant BS
This is the sweetest rifle I own. Dad bought it for me as a Christmas present when I was 11 and we were in Europe, 1961. I have shot this rifle for over 60 years and it never fails.
I had admired it in a shop window in Metz, France and never expected it for Christmas, what a huge surprise. Every time I touch this gun I am reminded of my father who passed in 2018 at the fine age of 93, thanks dad.
God bless you my fine man.
youre a pussy my lad
Brittian Kennedy Your kids are ugly my lad
Thank you for sharing a great part of your family's history and the history of this firearm. I just picked up one of these and am delighted to have found this video. Recently I lost both my Grandfather and Father on the same day. As you mentioned, nothing is worth more than a Family heirloom. I hope to pass on my love for firearms to my children and grandchildren. Thanks again!
Your grandma is such a legend. My dad has his grandmothers .22 that she used to shoot stray cats with in her backyard. We call it “the cat gun”
Please update that name to the "Cat Gat".
Stray cats wow
David St they get real problematic - disease, fighting, shit everywhere, wildlife gets decimated etc. anybody watching this don’t abandon your cats and spay/neuter then
@@joshuakang4507 "wildlife gets decimated" lulwhat
@@justinandres7240 Large numbers of stray cats really do a number on rabbits and ground birds. We still have rabbits because they're so prolific but their numbers are not as high as they were pre cat. Bobwhite quail and whippoorwills have been locally extirpated. Gone completely because of feral cats and coywolves. These aforementioned bastard animals have also drastically reduced the number of grey fox and bobcat. Thank God where I live there is still some common sense prevalent when it comes to dealing with such animals. Poisoning, trapping, and shooting are welcomed and appreciated. I shoot, stab, and/or stomp every stray cat I see. Coywolves are smarter and I don't have the time to hunt them, but a good bowl of antifreeze left at the woodline surely does it's part.
Great tribute to your grandma Plinkster. My condolences. That family heirloom will keep her memory alive for generations. Take care of it!
What a Great Presentation..
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God Bless Granny, and God Bless our Country ...
Today (5/2/21), I was given my Grandfather’s Browning SA 22 by surprise from my Uncle, my Grandfather passed away in the early 1980’s. Thank you for the review. I knew nothing about this rifle until today.
Memory Eternal my brother ! I have & shoot my Grandmother’s 1909 S&W 32-20 that my Grandfather bought her in 1910 !
I've watched a lot of your video's over the years and have enjoyed them. This is my favorite! Family and old guns passed down over the years is our America! Your Granny did Good! G0D Bless you!
That is one of the best squirrel rifles ever made.
98, That is a fantastic age, and not something to be sad for. My dad is 80 and has his health issues here and there, and i live abroad and hardly get to see him which sucks but we do visit once a year and call, but we know things are comming. But one thing that will never die, and those are the memories. I bett you have a ton of great memmories of granny. This is really a nice video. I had an old rifle in my room from my grand dad as a memory. it was a old german bolt action rifle, made innoperable, from WW1. It actually had marks in the wood where there were imprints of fingers on the stock.
I never took it with me and when i came back one year the rifle was gone from my room. That was a bummer to say the least.
RIP Granny ...
I normally never give likes on videos but your granny gets my likes i remember watching that video years ago and didn't know she passed. Im sorry for your loss and thank you for ur awesome content and genuinly AMAZING soul.
Rip Granny the squirrel slaughterer 🕊
Got mine in the cabinet. Still shoots like new! Great story, your granny had a great life, blessings to you!
I got my papa's venom war shotgun and rifle and pistol and his helmet and suit
My great grandpa‘s Vietnam gun was thrown away by his wife because she’s crazy I wish I could have it That gun though
Them green tree vipers make it a venom war
Thanks for making this video. I am 62 years old now and remember my dad squirrel hunting with his Sa22. I was too young to hunt with it but always loved that gun. Dad hocked that rifle. Premier grade for a single shot 20 gauge and couple boxes of shells for Christmas present for my older brother. I found the receipt of that transaction years after my dad passed tucked away in his gun cabinet. You are right that no money could coax you into selling such a precious heirloom.
That's a nice one 🐻granny wasn't playing 🐻 damn right🐻 grandma 🐻stay out her yard 🐻much love to her
I have one, made in Belgium 1959. They are a worth about $800 if in perfect condition. It was my grandfather’s, and it is too most valued to me, notwithstanding my Weatherbys and other Brownings. Sadly, I am the last of my family, and am single and 50, so I dont have any idea who to will it to. :\ Sorry to hear about your grandmother. My dad lost his dad on his BDay too. 11 down the pipe, 1 in the chamber…12 total.
Dude you have the most BADASS grandma in the world. Sorry for your losses😭
What wonderful lady, and an awesome story. Who wouldn’t love to have a cool ol plinkster like that. Proves it’s not the highest dollar items that can be the most cherished. Probably my favorite of your videos , shoot straight from the heart. Well done, grandma would be proud.
Great video! I just inherited my dad’s Belgian SA-22 and want to remove the cantilever scope rail and find a rear sight. Did you run into any surprises or have to replace the front sight?
Also curious to know if you plugged the two screw holes or left them open. Thanks again for a great video.
Lovely story about your awesome Grandmother! My own Grandmother was the best shot in the entire family! I miss her terribly. :(
No im not crying who says im crying.
RyanGShooter _ These aren't tears! My eyes are just sweating a bit.. lol
Why am i cryi g in the club rn
RyanGShooter _ who keeps cutting onions around here?
Gnat flew in my eye, I'm just trying to drown it...
I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!
Thanks for sharing one of your precious grandmother's story!
Great story!
I have a Winchester pump action 22 rifle that belonged to my grandfather.
I wouldn’t take $10 million for it.
Very excellent video a very heartwarming tribute to Grandma. You are a cool guy for sure. Grandma would be proud.
SA-22, first gun I've ever shot.