Browning A-5 serial numbers. Browning A5 number 8Z6877. Can't find the Z designation. Flat grip knob so, 1968. This gun's in excellent condition with no wood defects, original bluing totally intact. Butt with FN marking is slightly chipped, also has polychoke.Ammunition. The A-500 has a 3-inch chamber and is designed to shoot and function with all 12 gauge factory loads: 3-inch Magnum, 2 3/4” Magnum, 2 3/4” High-Velocity loads, 2 3/4” Field and 2 3/4” Target loads. It is especially suited to shooting factory steel shot loads. Loads can be intermixed, in any order.B. Bernice W. Discussion starter. 5 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Dec 22, 2022. My friend just sent me a picture of a Browning A5 he has and I’m trying to get him information based on the serial number which is 7G 92192. The 7G is above the rest of the number. I’ve looked at the serial number page on Browning’s site and still can’t figure ...This Browning Auto-5 was manufactured by FNH of Belgium for Browning in 1957. The Browning Auto-5 or A5 was manufactured by FNH of Belgium from 1952-1976, the Belgian Made Auto-5's are regarded as some of the best firearms ever produced for Browning. Caliber/ Gauge: 12 Gauge; Serial Number: G26497 Working Order: Firearm …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.If the numbers used to be on the side of the frame where you found it, then you have a very low number for an Auto 5. According to the Browning Date Your Gun page, anything below #228xxx was built between 1903 and 1939. They have no specific build date records surviving from between those dates. ... If the barrel is marked 3" then …The hope is that there are a couple of big winners that will more than offset the losers....WFC On Wednesday, I unveiled the first four names (Tranche 1) in my 2021 Tax Loss Sellin...This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. S=12 gauge V=20 gauge F=28 gauge J=.410 bore: 1976-1986: In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.As far as value goes, a nice A5 20ga Mag with a VR will sell in the $600-$750 area. Subtract about $150 for a plain barrel. The choke can effect the value to some extent,too. Also, the region or part of the country will make the value of the gun vary with a local sale. Go to Browning's website and download an Owner's manual, if you don't …So my A5 16 - S/N X 18,840 (both the receiver and the barrel have the same number) would be a 1948 gun? On the side of the receiver it is engraved: Browning Arms Company St. Louis MO . Does anyone have any idea what this gun is worth in pretty fine condition with The Polychoke Co. 1 turn polychoke on it.Shotguns: BPS Pump : Automatic Five (A-5) B-2000 Semi-Automatic : B-80 Semi-Automatic : BT Single Barrel Trap : Citori Over-Under : Superposed: BSS Double : Leige Over-Under : Main Page Pick a model from the left hand menu. ...I'm a little confused with the Serial Number dating. ... 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. ...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 serial number of a Browning firearm is usually found on the gun’s receiver, but that location depends on the model number and make of the gun. Browning maintains a database of ...To find the age of your Browning or Miroku shotgun, simply enter the guns year code – two letters forming part of the serial number. This is often found under the top-lever. Get …Shotguns: BPS Pump : Automatic Five (A-5) B-2000 Semi-Automatic : B-80 Semi-Automatic : BT Single Barrel Trap : Citori Over-Under : Superposed: BSS Double : Leige ...A5 Hunter - 20 Gauge. $1,979.99. NEW GAUGE. A5 Lightning. $1,849.99-$1,929.99. The all-new Browning A5 is built to be the most reliable, fastest cycling, best performing and softest shooting recoil-operated (yes, recoil-operated) semi-auto shotgun on the planet.There's nothing wrong with being a serial monogamist, per se. But sometimes, hopping from relationship to relationship might be a sign of emotional difficulties or even a mental he...To find out about your gun's serial number simply click on your firearm. Historical Letters Available. Give us a call at 800-333-3288 to learn more about how you can add a piece of history to your Browning firearm. Born in 1855, John M. Browning dedicated his life to inventing revolutionary firearms that were desitned to shape the future.#1 · Jan 17, 2005. I would like to know date of manufacture and value of a 20G. Browning A5 number 8Z6877. Can't find the Z designation. on Browning's website. Like. Sort by …Browning ~ A5 ~ 12 Gauge. GI#: 102668040. This is a Browning A5 semi-auto 12 gauge shotgun with a 26" barrel. Overall, this A5 is in great condition with little to no handling marks. This shotgun does have mismatch stock and forearm. The ...Click for more info. Seller: Cabelas Hazelwood. Area Code: 314. $1,199.99.IMO, your 12ga A-5 apparently has an altered serial number (illegal to buy/sell/possess under US Federal Law, barring an exemption letter from BATF). When Browning stopped serializing 12ga A5's with numbers only in 1954, the last SN was 447750 - nowhere near 6,360,676. Then, Browning stamped one of 2 SN prefixes on 12ga guns, "H' & "M" for ...Cynergy Over & Under Shotgun. 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 Cynergy is 132.I have recently acquired what looks like a Browning auto 5 with a date code of "d" which means either 1925 or 1965. I was told by the previous owner that it had been in the family since 1925 BUT the shotgun also has a controller of proof codes mark of "H*" which seems to only have been used from 1938-1968. BUT the serial number of 73XXX …Answer: The serial number found on your gun can tell you when your gun was manufactured. To find where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online . We have also developed a section called, "Date Your Gun" in the Services section to help you read the serial number for your gun.The true Browning (FN) gun will have the serial number under the receiver just forward of the loading area. Remington also made the "American Browning" from 1940 and finally sold out in 1949. This is a Model 11 with a magazine cut off similar to the Browning A5. The safety on Browning A5 were changed to the type three (behind the …Learn here how to find the date your Browning firearm was manufactured by using the serial number found on your gun. This page will help you read the serial number. Ammunition. The A-500 has a 3-inch chamber and is designed to shoot and function with all 12 gauge factory loads: 3-inch Magnum, 2 3/4” Magnum, 2 3/4” High-Velocity loads, 2 3/4” Field and 2 3/4” Target loads. It is especially suited to shooting factory steel shot loads. Loads can be intermixed, in any order.The hope is that there are a couple of big winners that will more than offset the losers....WFC On Wednesday, I unveiled the first four names (Tranche 1) in my 2021 Tax Loss Sellin...Anyhow, I have an A5 Sweet Sixteen that I inherited from my father 20 something years ago. I remember when he bought it, think 1959, and he sure was proud of it. I used it just the other day to sprinkle some feral dogs near our home. I have been on Browning's site trying to date this fine old shotgun, but with no success. Has 0S over …The production of the BPS Pump shotugn began in 1977. The BPS is still being produced. 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. 1.Answer: The serial number found on your gun can tell you when your gun was manufactured. To find where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your …Are you curious about the history or authenticity of a product? Do you want to ensure that the item you’re purchasing is genuine and not counterfeit? If so, then a serial number lo...In a failed attempt to decode and date a S/N# A1830 on an older Browning A5 semi-auto 16ga. shotgun. I contacted Browning and inquired about the A5, and they said it was most likely a Remington Model 11. ... The Remington-built Browning A5s in 12-gauge had serial numbers prefaced with a B, 20-gauges a C and 16-gauges an A. …Silver bars range in weight from 5 grains up to 100 troy ounces. Manufacturers identify their bars with a logo, serial number, hallmark or pattern in addition to the weight and ind...Shotguns: BPS Pump : Automatic Five (A-5) B-2000 Semi-Automatic : B-80 Semi-Automatic : BT Single Barrel Trap : Citori Over-Under : Superposed: BSS Double : Leige Over-Under : Main Page Pick a model from the left hand menu. ...Jan 8, 2020 ... Yes, finally, a video on my Browning A5 12 Gauge Autoloader. This is one of my favorites and I thought a shotgun side road was necessary for ...This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. S=12 gauge V=20 gauge F=28 gauge J=.410 bore: 1976-1986: In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.23 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Sep 22, 2004. I'm trying to date my dad's old (but very reliable) auto 5 20 ga. I can't find the serial number on the Browning website. Its a Belgian, with the number is "0Z" on the first line, then 39XXX on the second on the underside of the receiver. While I'll never let it go, I'm also interested in the value.As with all other types of firearms in the United States, shotguns must be engraved with a serial number by the manufacturer. This serial number often provides information about th...2J=.410 bore for the year 1962. Example: 6556S2 = A 1962 Superposed 12 ga. shotgun with serial number 6556. This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which …I can't make your date code look like any of the examples, but it might not be the original barrel. An early 1956 gun would probably have a barrel made in 1955. As to the right parts, the later Breech Blocks and Locking Blocks will fit a pre-1958 gun. The only difference is the width of the rail.My source is the book, "BROWNING AUTO-5 SHOTGNUS, The Belgian FN Production", by Shirley & Vanderlinden., 2003, Wet Dog Pub., pg.76. "The "X" serial number prefix series began with serial number X1001 that was accepted in the warehouse on January 15, 1947. However, the earliest date a 16 gauge was completed and …Serial is 158964 on the receiver but S59726 FN on the barrel. I think the gun was made around 1930 but I cant work out how old the barrel is. Clearly it's been replaced at some …The serial number of a Browning firearm is usually found on the gun’s receiver, but that location depends on the model number and make of the gun. Browning maintains a database of ...Prior to 1924 the gauge would be indicated within a diamond. Post-1924 - A 12-70 in an Omega lying is the gauge and chamber length in mm., and would indicate the gun is chambered for 12ga 70mm - 2 3/4" length shells. Please note that many Belgian guns will be chambered for: 2 1/2" - 63mm 20g,You’ve found a gorgeous 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air for sale. If you want to find out as much information about the car before purchasing it, start with the serial number. Here is some ...To find the age of your Browning or Miroku shotgun, simply enter the guns year code – two letters forming part of the serial number. This is often found under the top-lever. Get …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 …The production of the B-2000 Automatic Shotgun began in late 1973. Production ceased in 1980. To locate your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. Date. Historic Information. Serial Number Info. 1974-1975. 1968 started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by ...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.Nov 1, 2017 ... Learn the difference between a Browning A5 Sweet 16 and a standard 16.Jan 14, 2020 ... ... serial numbers and date codes, special models, engraving, and more. This really is a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in the FN ...Browning ~ A5 ~ 12 Gauge. GI#: 102668040. This is a Browning A5 semi-auto 12 gauge shotgun with a 26" barrel. Overall, this A5 is in great condition with little to no handling marks. This shotgun does have mismatch stock and forearm. The ...Click for more info. Seller: Cabelas Hazelwood. Area Code: 314. $1,199.99.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 ...It has "8R" above the number 12385. The gun is stenciled Made in Belgium on the barrel and magazine plug. It also has a FN butt plate. I love the gun and would like to know more about the history. ... Browning A5 My Sweet 16 serial number is 3S 10221 listed on the bottom of the chamber where you put the shells in. The A5 Light twelve ...Browning Shotguns. Browning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 141 - 160 of 854 Posts. 1 8 of 43 Go to page ... Who would have ever imagined 70+ years later an old beat up Browning A5 3 Shot still going strong, would have found new fans. Who would have thought this gun would have created respect and …The serial number coding system changed to the serial number preceding the date code. Serial began with 1000 - 99999 followed by the model code 221 Sweet Sixteen and 171 Superlight 16 and two letter year( T=6, R=7, P=8). see Browning WebsiteFor specific parts names related to disassembly, refer to Figure 2. SERIAL NUMBER. The serial number of your A5 shotgun is found on the right side of the receiver, below the bolt release button. Record this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual for future reference.Unknown member. #6 · Dec 1, 2004. James, I think the serial number reference on the Browning website is screwy, especially for early guns. 5V is a 1965 12 ga Magnum. Starting in 1968 the numbers went to 2 digits (68V) because they had used 8v already for the first year of production in 1958. So, your 69V is a 1969 gun.If you own one of these guns and it has a letter in the serial number, your gun would have been made after 1953 and the letter is a code that represents; G = Lightweight, M = Standard Weight,Prior to 1924 the gauge would be indicated within a diamond. Post-1924 - A 12-70 in an Omega lying is the gauge and chamber length in mm., and would indicate the gun is chambered for 12ga 70mm - 2 3/4" length shells. Please note that many Belgian guns will be chambered for: 2 1/2" - 63mm 20g,Sep 9, 2017 ... Disassembly of the iconic Browning A5! The Savage 720, 755, 775, and the Remington Model 11 are almost identical to this.As with all other types of firearms in the United States, shotguns must be engraved with a serial number by the manufacturer. This serial number often provides information about th...Goad said: This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with number 1 in 1903. 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.Since most recently manufactured Browning's use a 3-digit model identification code with the two-letter year code in the serial number (appearing before the year code on European and U.S. mfg. guns, and after the year code on Japanese mfg.) the configuration of a model can also be determined. For example, S/N 611RP2785 would be a Model B-2000 ...Silver bars range in weight from 5 grains up to 100 troy ounces. Manufacturers identify their bars with a logo, serial number, hallmark or pattern in addition to the weight and ind...Goad said: This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with number 1 in 1903. 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.Many products you have in your home have unique serial numbers printed on them. Companies assign serial numbers to their products. If you ever have to contact a company regarding a...6225 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Jan 24, 2012. Remington Arms Co. introduced their 12-gauge, five-shot, John M. Browning designed, "Remington Autoloading Gun" in 1905. The company name was changed to Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. in 1911. Shortly after that Rem-UMC began calling that gun the Model No. 11.Ammunition. The A-500 has a 3-inch chamber and is designed to shoot and function with all 12 gauge factory loads: 3-inch Magnum, 2 3/4” Magnum, 2 3/4” High-Velocity loads, 2 3/4” Field and 2 3/4” Target loads. It is especially suited to shooting factory steel shot loads. Loads can be intermixed, in any order.The A-500G shotgun was introduced in 1990 and discontinued in 1993. This was a gas-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. 1990-1993.I have a 16 gauge A5 with the serial number stamped on the front of reciever near the feed. it is as follows: 1R. 70581. the 1R is above the 70581. I am unsure if this is a 1961 model "standard or older. On the right side of barrel it reads: Made in Belgium. on the left side of barrel it reads: ** special steel-16 gauge-2 3/4 shells-.If you wanted an A5 with a mag. cut-off, you had to buy the 'premium' Browning, if you were OK without it, you could buy the others. Yes, ONLY the American Brownings (the 1940's production by Remington which went out marked as Browning Auto-5) had letter-prefixed serial numbers, the letters denoted 12, 16, or 20-gauge.BROWNING A5® AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Customer Service One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (800) 333-3288 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.Browning 16-gauge A5s in the 909xx serial number range entered the warehouse from the factory at FN during the first half of 1931. Records of when they were shipped or when Browning Arms Co. sold them are not available. If you just "acquired" it in an arms length transaction, you know the "value" of it. The stock being cut and the recoil …The Winchester 101 model is a shotgun that began manufacture in 1959. The gun originally was issued as a 12 gauge in 1959. Serial numbers for this model range from 50,000 to more t...Jun 5, 2023 ... Some things in life age gracefully and only get better with time. The Browning A5 Light Twelve is one of those things and its been a real ...Learn prices & values for these Browning firearms: Browning Hi-Power Modern Production – Spur Hammer. Browning Hi-Power Modern Production – Round Hammer. Browning Hi-Power – .30 Luger. Browning Tangent Sight Model. Browning Hi-Power – Spur Model. Browning Hi-Power – Ring Hammer Model. Browning Hi-Power – …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, …Shotguns: BPS Pump : Automatic Five (A-5) B-2000 Semi-Automatic : B-80 Semi-Automatic : BT Single Barrel Trap : Citori Over-Under : Superposed: BSS Double : Leige ...This video goes into great detail of how to date your 12 Ga, A5. Covers standard, Light Twelve, and magnums. Also covers Belgium and Japan models,#1 · Jan 17, 2005. I would like to know date of manufacture and value of a 20G. Browning A5 number 8Z6877. Can't find the Z designation. on Browning's website. Like. Sort by …The Browning web site states that guns made from 1958-1967 should have a number in front of the "A" for aluminum receivers and "C" for steel receivers. My family has a Double Auto that my Grandfather bought new in 1961. It has a serial # of A1XXXX. I met a nice gnetleman at the Ohio Gun Collectors Assc. meeting in May.A big recent discussion here at Lifehacker was whether brown-bagging your lunch is really much of a money saver. There were enough good points made on both sides that it made me qu...Serial ports have been an important I/O tool for decades. Learn how they work! Advertisement Considered to be one of the most basic external connections to a computer, the serial p...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.The serial number is 35,xxx. The barrel has the "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A" mark on it. The serial number, according to browning, means that it was made sometime between 1901 and 1939. According to Browning, the barrel stamp indicates that it was among the first 10,000 shipped to the US.The second issue is discoloration and uneven color. Some re-blue finishes have a slight to heavy red or purple hue. Some have slight deviations in richness in the color. Another aspect is a lack of normal wear. A 50 -70 old gun with minimal use will show honest wear. Re-blued guns cover all signs of wear.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.In the Serial number there are two letters together - in the example above this is ZT - this your date code. If you don't have this it is likely that your Gun is an earlier model. Use this handy age lookup tool to find the year of proof of your Browning or Miroku shotgun. Use the photos to show you where to find the code on your shotgun, then ...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 ...Browning Shotguns. Browning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 661 - 680 of 854 Posts. 1 34 of 43 Go to page. Go. 43. 2. 284wahoo · Registered. Joined Jan 9, 2015 · 123 Posts #661 · Jun 22, 2019. Only show this user ...Thanks for the pics and info. The squared off ejection port was in use until 1958 when the rear edges were radiused like the front. Matching numbers are a real plus. Congratulations, you have an unusual A5 in excellent condition from the "high water mark" of FN craftsmanship. Thank you for letting us see it and add to our body of A5 knowledge.3765 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Nov 15, 2012. Your Browning Auto 5 shotgun could not have been made in 1903. The serial number-year made tables for that year show serial numbers 1 through 4121 were made. Your gun was made in 1904 when serial numbers 4,122 through 13,300 were produced. Barrels are another matter, there …The production of the B-80 Automatic Shotgun began in 1981. Production ceased in 1988. 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 re-standardized its serial number identification. The B-80 went out of production in 1987. 1.554 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Apr 12, 2010. 1903. Overview Beginning of series production of the Auto 5 in 12 gauge (only) by FN. First 500 approximately had a two part trigger housing and the patent dates on the trigger housing. An example for such a gun (SN 1) is shown in SV, page 51. The serial number is located just forward of the loading port and is 'A427', exactly as written (i.e. the 'A' is n
The Browning A5 has the destinction of being the first mass produced semiautomatic shotgun. John Browning himself called it his greatest achievement at the time, of course that was before the 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun. If you own one of these guns and it has a letter in the serial number, your gun would have been made after 1953 ...If you wanted an A5 with a mag. cut-off, you had to buy the 'premium' Browning, if you were OK without it, you could buy the others. Yes, ONLY the American Brownings (the 1940's production by Remington which went out marked as Browning Auto-5) had letter-prefixed serial numbers, the letters denoted 12, 16, or 20-gauge.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.Rudolph31 .30-06. Biz, I’m sure you know that the Sweet Sixteen is the lightened version of the standard 16 gauge gun. Most collector interest seems to center on the unmarked variety. Until 1948, …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!Browning Shotguns. Browning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 61 - 80 of 853 Posts. 1 4 of 43 Go to page. Go. 43. F. fiasconva · Registered. Joined Aug 6, 2009 · 491 Posts #61 · Dec 23, 2013. Only show this user ...As far as value goes, a nice A5 20ga Mag with a VR will sell in the $600-$750 area. Subtract about $150 for a plain barrel. The choke can effect the value to some extent,too. Also, the region or part of the country will make the value of the gun vary with a local sale. Go to Browning's website and download an Owner's manual, if you don't …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 ...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 …Browning Shotguns. Browning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 141 - 160 of 854 Posts. 1 8 of 43 Go to page ... Who would have ever imagined 70+ years later an old beat up Browning A5 3 Shot still going strong, would have found new fans. Who would have thought this gun would have created respect and …B. Bernice W. Discussion starter. 5 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Dec 22, 2022. My friend just sent me a picture of a Browning A5 he has and I’m trying to get him information based on the serial number which is 7G 92192. The 7G is above the rest of the number. I’ve looked at the serial number page on Browning’s site and still can’t figure ...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 …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", below it "Acier Special C12 CART 2 3/4" and is solid ribbed. Proof markings on action side of gun and bolt are pictured.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.Serial Number End Serial Number ; 1924: 3000: 18000: 1925: 18001: 33000: 1926: 33001: 48000: 1927: 48001: 63000: 1928: 63001: 78000: 1929: 78001: 93000: 1930: 93001: …Downeast NC. Saint Louis MO was the address for Browning USA in the made in Belgium days. A later gun will have St. Louis and Montreal Canada on the barrel. The serial number will give you the year, then you can place a value on it. One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good …The second issue is discoloration and uneven color. Some re-blue finishes have a slight to heavy red or purple hue. Some have slight deviations in richness in the color. Another aspect is a lack of normal wear. A 50 -70 old gun with minimal use will show honest wear. Re-blued guns cover all signs of wear.These seem to be mostly (entirely?) the bootleg shotguns that were smuggled into Rhodesia during the Bush War (1965-79) and years later imported here as milsurps. These Rhodesian shotguns were stamped and electro-penciled with army inventory numbers (RA###) and, per Shirley & Vanderlinden ("Browning Auto-5 Shotguns") were stamped "POL" under ...23 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Sep 22, 2004. I'm trying to date my dad's old (but very reliable) auto 5 20 ga. I can't find the serial number on the Browning website. Its a Belgian, with the number is "0Z" on the first line, then 39XXX on the second on the underside of the receiver. While I'll never let it go, I'm also interested in the value.36 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Apr 15, 2017. Remington was licensed by John Browning to make a version of his Auto-5 shotgun, which they did in the Model 11. However, it is not widely known that Remington also made the Browning A5, will all Browning logo from 1940 to 1946. FN fled Belgium with the Nazi occupation during WW2 and transferred ...At first looking the Remington made, Browning marked A5 are nearly indistinguishable, except by serial number. The Remington made guns will all have a letter "A", "B" or "C" prefix before the serial number. These letters designate "16 ga", "12 ga" and "20 ga" respectively.A-Bolt Shotgun (first version) The production of the A-Bolt Shotgun began in 1995. The shotgun ceased production in 1998. There was a smooth bore and a rifled barrel option. The A-Bolt Shotgun was reintroduced in 2011 (See separate listing for A-Bolt Shotgun, New Version.) To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual.I have a Belgium barrel, 12ga vent rib mod choke, ser# B25334. I'm trying to figure out when it was produced? The barrel says Browning Arms company st.Louis Mo Unless I'm missing something, the serial number info on the Browning website does not give me an answer?Rudolph31 .30-06. 1930 is the correct year for the receiver. That's the easy part. Auto-5 serial numbers ran concurrently for the 12 gauge until 1957. After that Browning imports used letter prefixes to differentiate the various models. Sometime after 1957 FN also changed how they marked World Market guns.23 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Sep 22, 2004. I'm trying to date my dad's old (but very reliable) auto 5 20 ga. I can't find the serial number on the Browning website. Its a Belgian, with the number is "0Z" on the first line, then 39XXX on the second on the underside of the receiver. While I'll never let it go, I'm also interested in the value.36 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Apr 15, 2017. Remington was licensed by John Browning to make a version of his Auto-5 shotgun, which they did in the Model 11. However, it is not widely known that Remington also made the Browning A5, will all Browning logo from 1940 to 1946. FN fled Belgium with the Nazi occupation during WW2 and transferred ...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 ...Park trailers and manufactured homes have identifying tags usually referred to as labels or plates that display information, such as the manufacturer, serial number or vehicle iden...It is a 12 ga Browning A5, plain barrel, 2 3/4",made in belgium. It has Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo on top of barrel. Serial #42xx with a lighter stamped ' M ' above it. This is on bottom and forward of receiver. Barrel serial # is 2xx with an F above it. Matching last three numbers on receiver.The Browning A5 has the destinction of being the first mass produced semiautomatic shotgun. John Browning himself called it his greatest achievement at the time, of course that was before the 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun. If you own one of these guns and it has a letter in the serial number, your gun would have been made after 1953 ...I have a browning auto 5 magnum in I would say 95% condition. The serial number is 83919 belgium made and has a light brown wood. The stock has a rubber type cushion on it. The only problem with pricing is the barrel is different from the shotgun. The barrel has marking 12-75 inside a oval, full choke and has either VI or VT marked on it.This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with number 1 in 1903. The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are …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 ...Unknown member. #6 · Dec 1, 2004. James, I think the serial number reference on the Browning website is screwy, especially for early guns. 5V is a 1965 12 ga Magnum. Starting in 1968 the numbers went to 2 digits (68V) because they had used 8v already for the first year of production in 1958. So, your 69V is a 1969 gun.The second issue is discoloration and uneven color. Some re-blue finishes have a slight to heavy red or purple hue. Some have slight deviations in richness in the color. Another aspect is a lack of normal wear. A 50 -70 old gun with minimal use will show honest wear. Re-blued guns cover all signs of wear.Hi, I have a '46 Browning A5 with a Japanese barrel ('69-'76). I believe FN stopped matching barrel serial numbers to receivers in '53, so my '46 would have had a barrel with matching SN, originally. Looking for advice on whether it makes sense to spend $300-$500 on an FN barrel - as close to '46 as possible - and have mismatched serial …LIGHT TWELVE. USED. $900.99. Firearms don’t get much more iconic than John Moses Browning’s legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the “Humpback” for its distinctive ...The Browning web site states that guns made from 1958-1967 should have a number in front of the "A" for aluminum receivers and "C" for steel receivers. My family has a Double Auto that my Grandfather bought new in 1961. It has a serial # of A1XXXX. I met a nice gnetleman at the Ohio Gun Collectors Assc. meeting in May.This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. S=12 gauge V=20 gauge F=28 gauge J=.410 bore: 1976-1986: In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. To find the age of your Browning or Miroku shotgun, simply enter the guns year code – two letters forming part o