Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a semi-automatic pistol, introduced as an economical alternative to its more expensive stablemates, the Challenger and Medalist, for a penny-start auction; this is the Browning Nomad!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Nomad
Serial: 115017P8
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with Browning Logo
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Nomad is a semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol that exemplifies the precision, reliability, and craftsmanship that have long defined Browning firearms. Introduced in 1962 and produced through the 1970s, the Nomad was manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium, and designed as part of Browning’s high-quality rimfire pistol line that also included the Challenger and Medalist models. Sharing many design elements with the earlier Browning Standard and the later Challenger series, the Nomad was intended as an affordable, well-balanced sporting and target pistol. It typically featured a fixed 4.5" or 6.75" barrel, an aluminum alloy frame for lighter carry weight, and a steel slide and barrel assembly finished in deep polished blue. The blowback-operated action is simple yet refined, providing smooth cycling and impressive reliability. Fixed sights were standard, though many examples included adjustable rear sights for precision shooting. The ergonomically shaped grip frame—mirroring the natural point of aim concept pioneered by Browning—allowed for excellent balance and control, making the Nomad a pleasure to handle whether at the range or in the field.
Model: Nomad
Serial: 115017P8
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with Browning Logo
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Nomad is a semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol that exemplifies the precision, reliability, and craftsmanship that have long defined Browning firearms. Introduced in 1962 and produced through the 1970s, the Nomad was manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium, and designed as part of Browning’s high-quality rimfire pistol line that also included the Challenger and Medalist models. Sharing many design elements with the earlier Browning Standard and the later Challenger series, the Nomad was intended as an affordable, well-balanced sporting and target pistol. It typically featured a fixed 4.5" or 6.75" barrel, an aluminum alloy frame for lighter carry weight, and a steel slide and barrel assembly finished in deep polished blue. The blowback-operated action is simple yet refined, providing smooth cycling and impressive reliability. Fixed sights were standard, though many examples included adjustable rear sights for precision shooting. The ergonomically shaped grip frame—mirroring the natural point of aim concept pioneered by Browning—allowed for excellent balance and control, making the Nomad a pleasure to handle whether at the range or in the field.
Mechanically and functionally, the Browning Nomad stands out as a well-engineered plinking and small-game pistol, built to last and designed with the same attention to detail as Browning’s more expensive target models. Its clean trigger break, mild recoil, and excellent accuracy made it a favorite among recreational shooters and budding marksmen. While it lacked some of the embellishments of the Medalist, such as the adjustable trigger or ornate grips, the Nomad maintained a strong reputation for quality machining and precise tolerances—attributes that made Belgian Browning firearms highly desirable. The pistol’s disassembly system is straightforward, allowing easy maintenance, and its compact size and balance made it a versatile companion for casual target work or field carry. Today, surviving Nomads are appreciated for their smooth operation, classic Belgian craftsmanship, and their place within Browning’s lineage of rimfire pistols. Collectors particularly value clean, all-original examples with matching serial-numbered parts and crisp factory markings, as the Nomad represents an era when affordable .22 pistols were still built to exceptionally high European standards.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the black leather Browning pistol pouch and manual as pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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