Browning Buck Mark

Infobox Weapon
name=Buck Mark


caption= Buck Mark .22 LR Target Rifle
origin=flag|United States
type=Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged=yes
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design_date=1985
manufacturer=Browning Arms Company
production_date=1985-present
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weight=g to oz|964|sp=us|abbr=on|precision=2|wiki=yes
length=mm to in|241|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes
part_length=mm to in|139.7|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes
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cartridge=.22 Long Rifle
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action=Blowback
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sights=Iron sights

The Browning Buck Mark is a semi-automatic pistol for .22 LR cartridges, made by the Browning Arms Company. It began production in 1985 and is still actively produced. The Buck Mark replaced both the Challenger and International pistol models. [Hartink, A.E. (1996). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Chatwell Books, Inc., p. 87. ISBN 0-7858-1971-5] The same action from the pistol is used in Buck Mark rifles.

Design details

The Buck Mark pistol is designed with a straight blowback action, and is crafted using aluminum alloy. The gun uses .22 Long Rifle ammunition, with a magazine holding ten rounds. The gun comes equipped with a thumb safety as well as front and rear iron sights. Features for some models include a bull barrel, full length scope rail, wooden comfort grips.

References

External links

* [http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/category.asp?value=006B Buck Mark series pistols at browning.com]