Serial Number Info. 1973-75. In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by one of the following codes: H=12 ga. N=20ga. Later the code was changed to J=both gauges. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001. Example: 00001H37 = A 1973 Citori 12 ga. shotgun with a serial number ...The X prefix Sweet 16's are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteens. Manufacturer - Browning Model - Auto-5, Sweet 16, solid rib Serial number- X28337 Year of manufacture - 1949 Estimated Value Range -see below. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). Retail prices may be 20% higher.Among the proof marks there is a date code we could use to date your gun, but since 1958 the year has become part of the serial number. The first one or (if post 1967) two digits are the year, followed by a "V", then the serial number. So if yours reads "7V9" that would be the 9th Magnum manufactured in 1967. You can remove the tape now.Serial Number Example: 01001PV217. This would be an A-Bolt Gold Medallion rifle,manufactured in 1985 with the serial number 01001. 1994-1998: In 1994 Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System). Along with the BOSS, Browning made changes to the A-Bolt and introduced the A-Bolt II.Area Code: 716. $1,200.00. EARLY POST-WAR BELGIAN BROWNING A5 A-5 LIGHT TWELVE SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE 2 3/4" SHOTGUN CIRCA 1950. GI#: 102688285. EARLY POST-WAR BELGIAN BROWNING A5 A-5 LIGHT TWELVE SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE 2 ¾" SHOTGUN CIRCA 1950. 29 ½" Modified choke solid rib barrel stamped "MADE IN BELGIUM".It's the Browning serial numbering system. 1958 = 8G. 1959 = 9G. 1960 = 0G. Then in 1961 thru 1967 it is 1G thru 7G. 1968 = 68G. Shotguns made 1976 and up were Japanese production. You have a 1958 gun. Most barrels will interchange with any receiver.I have a 12 Auto 5 Light Twelve Belgium made, I'm trying to figure out serial number for Insurance. Nearest guess on first three letters/numbers appears to be: 68G with serial number below that, the 68G is worn and not real readable, what I'm seeing indicates this would not be right as 68 model only had the number 8 followed by the G.Browning FN A-5 Light Twelve - odd serial number orientation. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 4 replies 3 participants last post by Rudolph31 Apr 2, 2015. B. Bryan - IN Lead Discussion starter 2 posts ...The serial number typically contains two letters, which are used to date the shotgun accurately. Our Browning and Miroku Age Lookup tool can help you discover the manufacturing date of your shotgun in no time. Our date lookup tool is compatible with all types of Browning and Miroku shotguns, whether they're over-and-under, pump-action, or ...In 76 was when Browning first had the A5 made in Miraku, Japan. For the most part they are not as valuable as the Belgium made A5. Ones are going anywhere from 800 to 900 in the 99% and with everything including the original box . If the gun does not have choke tubs it is probably the correct time period. If it does have tubes then it is post ...I have an Auto-5 that is a Belgium gun that was supposed to have been manufactured in 1946, and would like to verify if this is indeed true or not. The Browning website says that FN did not take over manufacturing the Auto-5 until the 50's, but the serial number on this gun matches the range shown for 1946, and the gun is difinetly a Belgium ...The owner of this early 16ga A5 believes it is a first year gun. The factory stamped serial number on the loading port looks like serial number 5300. This is out of the first year range. It also has a second number stamped on the loading port, 34212. This number appears to have been added later.BROWNING AUTO-5 SHOTGUN Schematic is provided for parts identification only and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list part number, part name, caliber, model and serial number. Do not order by key number.The Browning A5 shotgun, designed by the legendary John Browning, stands as a testament to innovation and dependability in the world of firearms. This article delves into the rich history of the A5, a pioneering semi-automatic shotgun that has left an indelible mark on the firearms industry. Origins (Late 19th Century - 1902): John Browning ...From the Blue Book of Gun Values: American Browning Auto-5 - 12, 16, or 20 gauge, Remington produced model of the Auto-5, very similar to the Remington model 11, except with Browning logo, magazine cut-off, and different engraving, over 38,000 mfg. in 12 gauge, serial number range B5000 - B43129, over 14,000 in 16 gauge, serial number range A5000 - A19450, and 11,000 in 20 gauge, serial number ...The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number guide for dating 16ga Browning A5s and the Auto 5-3 Shot, by serial number.Hello guys, I just got done cleaning my grandfather's Magnum Twelve and Light Twelve Browning Auto 5's and was curious to find out when they were made. I was able to identify the year the Light Twelve was made but have not had any luck with the Magnum; Browning's website has not been any help with this guy. The serial number is 9V 12808.They are the only Browning A-5's with a letter prefixed serial number. 12ga = "B" ( B5000-B43129 ) 16ga = "A" ( A5000-A19450 ) 20ga = "C" ( C5000-A16152 ) . All the American Brownings have letter-prefixed serial numbers on the side of the receiver. Belgian Brownings all have the number on the bottom and those imported to the US began to get ...Serial Number Info. 1967-75. 1967-68 BARs had serial numbers that read like this: 1234M8. The number after the M designates the year. 7 means 67. 8 means 68. Starting in 1969 Browning began the actual number using two digits for the date of manufacture, followed by an M. The number before M is the year. M=BAR High Power Rifle.Dec 9, 2023 · The Browning A5 shotgun, designed by the legendary John Browning, stands as a testament to innovation and dependability in the world of firearms. This article delves into the rich history of the A5, a pioneering semi-automatic shotgun that has left an indelible mark on the firearms industry. Origins (Late 19th Century - 1902): John Browning ...X-Bolt - Bolt Action Rifle. The serial number for your firearm is found usually on the receiver. However, refer to your owner's manual if you have difficulty finding it. We have many owner's manuals online. In the serial number code key below, the model number code for your X-Bolt is 354.6V - 6 meaning 1966, the year your gun was made. The number following it is the actual serial number of the gun. The ball or round knob grip is just the style of the day. Browning serial #s (on A5s amoung others) are confusing and were oft changed due to several global and corporate influences.The "68" is the year and the "X" means "20 gauge magnum". No, 13816 does not mean the number made that year. It is the 13816 th. 20 gauge magnum made. The 20 gauge magnum was introduced in 1967 with serial # 7X-001. The first year (1967) there was only a single digit number prefix. Thanks for the info guys!The BAR 22 rifle was introduced in 1977 and discontinued in 1985. It was offered in a Grade I and II. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. In 1982 the BAR 22 was updated with a ...The A-500R shotgun was introduced in 1987 and discontinued in 1993. It was a short recoil operated model, made in Belguim and assembled in Portugal. To find your serial number, you may need your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. Click here. Date. Historic Information. Serial Number Info. 1987-1993.Aug 13, 2018 · From first-time buyers to seasoned dealers, the first thing anyone trying to find the Browning Automatic 5’s value should do is to evaluate the firearm’s condition. Look for scratches, wear and tear, and visible corrosion or rust. The value of any firearm depends on its condition. The NRA condition standards rate firearms as New, Perfect ...Well, "The Rule" says that if the model number appears before the serial number, it was made in Belgium, if it appears after then it was made in Japan. Maybe you have a Belgian barrel on a Japanese produced receiver. ... Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12g (F.N. Herstal) Browning Auto-5 Magnum 12g (Miroku) Mossberg 640KD .22 WMR.No matter the brand or size of your piano, it has been assigned a serial number. Some companies or models may have the number in different places but each one should have identifyi...The first Browning Skeet Model Auto-5 was introduced in 1935 in both 12 gauge and 16 gauge. ... One is serial number 2,000,000 and the other 2,000,000-X. Browning also sold 2,500 Light Weight 12 ...He acknowledges the lightweight A5 16 gauge guns produced between 1937- and 1947 are in fact Sweet Sixteens and identified as such in the factory issued catalogues. If the serial number records archived at Browning indicate the non-engraved guns are a Sweet Sixteen, Glen Jensen will issue a letter on Browning letterhead with an official seal ...Among the proof marks there is a date code we could use to date your gun, but since 1958 the year has become part of the serial number. The first one or (if post 1967) two digits are the year, followed by a "V", then the serial number. So if yours reads "7V9" that would be the 9th Magnum manufactured in 1967. You can remove the tape now.It's the Browning serial numbering system. 1958 = 8G. 1959 = 9G. 1960 = 0G. Then in 1961 thru 1967 it is 1G thru 7G. 1968 = 68G. Shotguns made 1976 and up were Japanese production. You have a 1958 gun. Most barrels will interchange with any receiver.First post and just found out about this forum. Looking around, I've already found a lot of great info on the site and look forward to contributing. Looking for info on a FN Browning A5 12 Gauge I purchased a couple days ago. Serial number is 60 26149 with a number 1 above it. Barrel reads "fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal-belique ...Hi! I have three guns Id like to know an estimated value of, they include: -Remington Model 17 Serial Number 45293 -Browning BAR .270 Safari Serial Number 137NM45717 -Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve Seri … read moreBrowning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 421 - 440 of 854 Posts. 1 22 of 43 Go to page. Go. 43. F. Fowlgunner · Registered. Joined Jan 6, 2009 · 315 Posts #421 · Sep 14, 2016. Only show this user. Bore in mm 22cm from the Muzzle ...Browning A5 Serial number. I have been trying to research my gun and can't find much with serial numbers. I inherited it from my grandfather and I'm just curious what I have. On the bottom of the receiver it is stamped with OM and under that is 12887. Barrel is stamped made in Belgium special steel 12 ga. 2 3/4.212 posts · Joined 2005. #1 · Jan 28, 2008. Hey all, long time reader of this forum and I have been reading a discussion on another board about the dates that salt wood was used on Browning Superposed and other guns. There seems to be alot of misinformation about these dates, which I have seen ranging from 1967 to 1976 on the …Give him the serial number and ask if he has any history on it. I would be surprised because it seems to be a Liberation era gun. Some of these guns were made in Belgium, some from pre-war parts, and marketed in Europe or sold to soldiers overseas after the war and before Browning started importing them in 1946.The owner of this early 16ga A5 believes it is a first year gun. The factory stamped serial number on the loading port looks like serial number 5300. This is out of the first year range. It also has a second number stamped on the loading port, 34212. This number appears to have been added later.I have a Semi Auto 22 only number I can find is on Barrel: 79843 I can't find any other numbers other than: 22 LONG RIFLE SMOKELESS. Appears also: FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE . HERSTAL-BELGIQUE. BROWNING'S PATENT DEPOSE. That's all I can find, not finding serial number anywhere, any ideas?A5guy. 10297 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Dec 2, 2005. The gun is a 20 gauge Browning Auto 5 Lightweight made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. It was made in 1976 (76Z). That year Browning made two versions of the A5 20 Gauge,the Lightweight and the 3" Magnum (76X). The barrel is measured from the chamber to the muzzle.5648 posts · Joined 2004. #3 · Jul 3, 2018. According to the book Browning Auto-5 shotguns, between June and December of 1946, serial numbers 228729 thru 239360 and serial numbers 239381 and 240984 were shipped to Browning from FN. American Brownings made by Remington would have a letter code before the serial number.In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Superposed Type: 213=12 gauge • 233=20 gauge • 173=28 gauge • 183=.410 bore 2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code • Z=1 • Y=2 • X=3 • W=4 • V=5 • T=6 • R=7 • P=8 • N=9 • M=0 3. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the ...I am in possession of a Browning A-5 "Sweet Sixteen" made in Belgium (FN) that has a very low serial number - A771. I have looked for records online that would tell me when this gun was built and haven't found very much information on serial numbers this small. Their chart indicates that in the 40's the "A" indicated that it was a 16 gauge, but ...The 3G is the date code for 1963. Very nice gun it will serve you well for many years. The Browning Auto 5's do need regular maintence though, About every 15 years or so have it cleaned and re-lubed other than that just regular barrel cleaning after shooting.Find out how to date your Browning firearm by reading the serial number on your gun. Browse the list of firearms and learn about their historical letters and models.Model: Auto-5 Magnum Twenty. Serial Number: ... The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, it was produced continually for almost ...The serial number can be located on different parts of the shotgun, such as the receiver or barrel, depending on the model and manufacturing year. 8. Can I find the serial number of my Browning shotgun in the owner's manual? It's possible, as some Browning shotguns may have the serial number listed in the owner's manual.Auto-5 Light. Auto-5 Magnum. BT-100. B-80 & B-80 Plus. BSS. BT-99 Plus. Citori Plus. Citori Grand Prix Supplement. Gold 12 & 20 ga. Gold 3 1/2" 12 ga. ... and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by our Service ...5- Serial Numbers: The first an only available accurate published record of serial numbers for all Auto-5 guns in all gauges. Each year is listed with ending serial numbers for each caliber. The information clearly …Serial number-L52064. This shotgun features a 14 1/4" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, and a fixed full choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in 1955. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first ...Once you have a fair evalution and understand of your Browning A5’s value, and have other important information such as the gauge and serial number, you can …Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum Dr.Gary !! The Browning Auto-5 is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Moses Browning and first produced in 1902. With a low serial number of "32"...I would dare to say it was made in the first year of production.Value would depend on condition and what the market will bear...Serial Number Info. 1967-75. 1967-68 BARs had serial numbers that read like this: 1234M8. The number after the M designates the year. 7 means 67. 8 means 68. Starting in 1969 Browning began the actual number using two digits for the date of manufacture, followed by an M. The number before M is the year. M=BAR High Power Rifle.Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: 43009 Barrels: 28 Action: Semi-Automatic Gauge Info: 16 Butt Pad: Noshoc Recoil Pad LOP: 14 Manufacture Date: 1926 Chokes: Full, Improved Cylinder Engraving: Gold Inlay Item Location: NY . See all listings by Turnbull Restoration Co.,The following is from the online Blue Book of Gun Values, Serialization Section. I don't know why is says Browning added the alpha prefix in 1954 and then shows it done in 1953. I would say yours was made in 1954. A-5 (AUTOMATIC 5) SHOTGUN -12 ga In 1954 Browning added an alpha prefix to the serial number to differentiate between Lightweight andI have a FN browning A5 but I am having difficulty determining the manufacture date from the serial number. ... The guns were made by FN and sold to others besides Browning. The serial number ranges are different. FN may have the answer. They now own Browning (and Winchester). Sorry! Two touching and three flyers is not a quarter inch group.3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with tip and patch large enough for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and a lightly oiled patch in the breech end of the barrel and run back and forth through the bore several times. Remove and clean the choke tube and choke tube barrel threads with a nylon brush and lightly oil.However, my shotgun, a Belgian Browning A5 16 gauge, does not "fit" on those tables, and I am quite certain that it is a "genuine" Belgian Browning 16 gauge. Here's the rub: All the reliable tables I see, (some on here), have the serial numbers for manufacture in 1940, stopping at 126175. (Given the sons of bachelors wandering the earth today ...The serial number indicates a 1947 production, B26059, but I was unaware that Savage was also involved in the A5 production with their models 720 and 745 units. Minor differences between the Browning and the others, but the basic design is still an A5.Mar 9, 2013 · SN = serial number SV = Shirley/Vanderlinden “Browning Auto-5 Shotguns – The Belgian FN Production”, first edition, 2003, Wet Dog Publications, Greensboro, NC; ISBN:0-9707997-1-3 7/ Hopefully, the following isn’t too boring for you! If you find anything what should be corrected or amended, please advise via PM. Enjoy! Regards MartinIn nearly all cases the serial number will be required to perform the historical research. If possible, when you call, be ready with the serial number and model name. For more information and the final price with applicable state sales tax included please contact Browning Customer Service at 1-800-333-3288.Among the proof marks there is a date code we could use to date your gun, but since 1958 the year has become part of the serial number. The first one or (if post 1967) two digits are the year, followed by a “V”, then the serial number. So if yours reads “7V9” that would be the 9th Magnum manufactured in 1967. You can remove the tape now.928 posts · Joined 2005. #11 · Oct 5, 2009 (Edited) If you go to the Browning web site you can find the full history of the A5 and a listing of ALL the serial numbers. By the way the Browning automatic shotgun was patented in 1900 and first produced by FN in 1903. Like.In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5: M=standard weight. G=light weight. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000.In those days,the serial number did not tell the type of gun(A3 or A5) or even the gauge. The value of your gun will depend on the grade,weight(Lightweight or Standardweight) and,of course,condition. A typical A5,Grade I,VR,12ga with a 28 or 30 inch barrel would sell in the $600 to $700 range for a Lightweight.We have a store front and emails may be delayed so we kindly ask that you just give us a call over the phone. PRICE - 3,000 + Shipping. Price: $3,000.00. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge. Manufacturer: Browning. Model: A5. Serial Number: 70Z49259. Barrel Length: 26". Chambers: 2 3/4".First post and just found out about this forum. Looking around, I've already found a lot of great info on the site and look forward to contributing. Looking for info on a FN Browning A5 12 Gauge I purchased a couple days ago. Serial number is 60 26149 with a number 1 above it. Barrel reads "fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal-belique ...Browning Auto 5 Magnum Twelve. Manafactured in 1975. 32" barrel. Full Choke. Beautiful wood and bluing. Late 1975 and all 1976 receivers are missing the border engraving around both sides of the receiver. For more information about this firearm or for purchasing ( ( ( PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT ))) 1- (479)-968-4106. PRICE - $1,950 + Shipping.However, my shotgun, a Belgian Browning A5 16 gauge, does not "fit" on those tables, and I am quite certain that it is a "genuine" Belgian Browning 16 gauge. Here's the rub: All the reliable tables I see, (some on here), have the serial numbers for manufacture in 1940, stopping at 126175. (Given the sons of bachelors wandering the …First 10,000 shipped to U.S. Marked with "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A." Very few serial number records remain. Beginning with Serial Number 1 to approximately 228,000. Exact production figures are not available. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess.I'm fairly sure I've got a 1953 Belgium auto 5 , would like to learn more about it , the serial number is just above the loading gate it is ; FN in a oval circle, then under that the letter H and under that a four digit number ; 2 xxx , Left side of the barrel ; Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo. *special steel-12-Ga-shells 2 3/4A5 Lightning. $1,849.99-$1,929.99. The Browning A5 is built to be the most reliable, fastest cycling, best performing and softest shooting recoil-operated autoloader on the planet and sits right at the top of the industry ready to create it's own legacy in the marshes and fields.Where is Browning A5 serial number? Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun. Date Historic Information; 1940-1946: From 1940 to 1946 production of the Auto-5 was turned over to Remington. Serial number is on the side of receiver. "ABC" for American made Version. (A=16 gauge, B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge) 1947:This Seller Accepts Instant Online Payments. Description: Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve shotgun, serial number L56405 dates to 1. Made in Belgium. 27 1/2" barrel with fixed modified choke. The receiver has scroll engraving and reads "BROWNING" and "LIGHT TWELVE" on the left side. It has proof marks on the right side and rear of the receiver.. The production of the BPS Pump shotugn bTitle: Browning Auto-5 Shotguns Subtitle: The Belgian FN Producti From therecipes.info BROWNING AUTO 5 SERIAL NUMBERS RECIPES The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number guide for dating 16ga Browning A5s and the ... This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 19 Anyways, I just bought a Belgian A5 Light Twenty but it has a few curious traits. First off, the serial number is 5Z 95571. Not exactly sure what to make of the "Z". I've seen some things say it was the "lightweight" designation for these years but most things say "G" was the lightweight designation. (FWIW, I do think this is a light twenty.)markings at 12 oclock on barrel are Browning Automatic Arms Co. Ogden, Utah USA then at 9 oclock it states "cockerill steel choke, etc with 12c in a diamond, and then some crown and markings. on the receiver it says "fabrique-nationale-herstale-liege, belgiom- browning's patents oct 9, 1900-dec 17 1901-sept 30 1902- june 16 1903". We found this 12-gauge Belgian Browning A5 at my mother-in-law...
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