I just bought a BL-22 at a gun show last week. After reading this post, I had to check the SN on my rilfe. It also has the same serial number scheme as RobD's - 72B86XXX, under the rifle, just in front of the lever. After I got it home, I noticed is said "Made in Japan" on the barrel right under the Browning Arms Company address. I couldn't see this at the show as the lighting was too poor. Does this have something to do with the different SN scheme? I paid $275 which was more than $100 cheaper than another BL-22 at the same show from another dealer. No matter what, the gun shoots great and is a lot of fun.
