1 Posts. #717 · Jul 25, 2020. Just was gifted a Browning sweet 16 from my dad. Basically new and perhaps fired one box of shells total in its life. Serial number is S 84531. I was going to get some shells and give it a whirl to insure proper function.Browning Auto 5 20 gauge Description: Browning Auto 5 20 guage Over all Condition is Excellent Very High condition, light use. SEMI AUTO Gold Trigger 14 1/8'' LOP Two Astrics on the barrel Modified Choke Price: $2,500.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: 70z51653 Barrel Length: 27Learn how to decode the Browning A5 serial number and explore the history of this legendary semi-automatic shotgun. Find tables of serial numbers by year of production and model variants of the A5.The Browning "Date Your Firearm" page only addresses the 12 gauge. The serial numbers for the 16 are completely different, as it was introduced 6 years after the 12. ... Confusion caused by the Browning website prompted me to buy: Browning Auto-5 Shotguns, The Belgian FN Production by H.M. Shirley, Jr.& Anthony Vanderlinden. Highly reccommended.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 ...Sep 05, 2018 · The efficient FN Browning Model 1910 and its offshoot, the Model 1922 (aka “10/22”), . having a serial number in the 20,000-23,000 range and a .... This John Browning design was patented in Belgium in 1909 and produced exclusively by FN right behind the hugely successful ... 1 year ago. 14,062 views ...During WWII, Remington supplied Browning with shotguns because FN in Belgium was occupied by the Nazis. These guns are actually the Model 11 with a cutoff and Browning markings and engraving. The serial number appears on the side of the receiver rather than on the bottom, and the prefix indicates gauge, A=16 etc.Most of us are familiar with so-called “famous” serial killers, like Ted Bundy, the Zodiac Killer, the Night Stalker and the Golden State Killer. Some are so famous they have their...This dating system is for Browning firearms manufactured after 1958. Most early Browning serial numbers contained no date or model information and can not be dated using this system. 1958 to 1968 - The last digit of the year was used. (Code "8" is duplicated for 1958 and 1968.) Example: Serial number 8G12345: 8 = Year of manufacture (1958)Learn how to decode the Browning A5 serial number and explore the history of this legendary semi-automatic shotgun. Find tables of serial numbers by year of production and model variants of the A5.I have two FN Auto 5 (No Browning markings at all: even the buttplate is marked "FN"). These have an alloy receivers with the Serial # A69040 and #A69143. Both are 12 Gauge x 2 3/4". The receivers have a black krinkle finish. See the attached photograph. Anyone have information on date of manufacture?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 ...fatjack34 Discussion starter. 26 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Sep 26, 2008. I know this is redundant, but I am still confused after all the replies. 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 ...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 ...The chapter includes details on the first produced Auto-5 (No.1) as well as details on the markings and variations of the first 500 guns produced. 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.It is in very good shape, 2 little nicks other wise in new condition. Browning Belgium 20 gauge A5 serial number 71x 43572 thanks for any info you can give. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. ... I have two Auto 5 in Twenty gauge - one is a light and the other is a magnum. ...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 ...The all new Browning A5 is built to be the most reliable, fastest cycling, best performing and softest shooting recoil-operated (yes, recoil-operated) autoloader on the planet. ... Gauge: 12 Ga; Item Number: 0118003004; UPC: 023614072096; Magazine Capacity: 4; Barrel Length: 28 in. Nominal Overall Length: 49 5/8 in. Nominal Length of Pull: 14 1 ...Find out how to date your Browning A5 16 gauge shotgun by its serial number, from 1909 to 1958. See the changes in barrel address, choke code, receiver legend, and other features over the years.Sep 28, 2020 ... The annual question: How does an A5 friction ring setup work? Remember, what we show here is what you need to go learn, not a tutorial.Acier Special means "special steel" it is not the model. C 12 designates it as a 12 gauge. And from the markings on the barrel it is not a Browning, but rather it is a shotgun made by FN in Belgium for sale outside the USA. They were not officially imported to the US. Mechanically it is the same as the Browning Auto-5 but may have some ...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.Double Automatic Shotgun. Production of the Double Automatic shotgun began in 1955. Invented by Val Browning, son of John M. Browning, production ceased in 1971. To locate where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. The Double Automatic Shotgun began production in 1955.The Classic Design. Ah, the art and mystery of the Browning humpback. It's been gone for six years, and every day and in every way, its square, uncompromising profile looks better. For 96 years, it remained in production — longer than any other model of shotgun. John Wayne used a humpback. So did John Dillinger.Learn how to find the serial number of your Browning gun and use the online tool to determine when it was manufactured. You will need to refer to your owner's manual for …These serial numbers overlap the dates of the X series guns that began in 1947. The S/V book reports serial number 126175 was sold to a serviceman on September 21, 1944. Warehouse logs show serial number 126201 December 31, 1944 through serial number 128116 December 31, 1945.This Browning Belgian 12 gauge Light Twelve has the gold-plated trigger. It is engraved. This Browning is hightly reliable (as the reputation of Browning). This Browning is a Light Twelve - "A Light Twelve, the most popular of all A-5s." p. 11 Gun Digest 2013. This Light Twelve has lived up to all the hype. It has some scratches (see pictures).Acier Special means "special steel" it is not the model. C 12 designates it as a 12 gauge. And from the markings on the barrel it is not a Browning, but rather it is a shotgun made by FN in Belgium for sale outside the USA. They were not officially imported to the US. Mechanically it is the same as the Browning Auto-5 but may have some ...Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: A5 Serial Number: 205XXX Condition: GREAT Barrels: 28 IN Action: SEMI AUTO Gauge Info: 12 GAUGE Manufacture Date: 1938 Chokes: MODIFIED . See all listings by TACEQUIP Print this listing. Guns International #: 101085199 . 1 of 15 2 of 15 3 of 15 4 of 15 5 of 15 6 of 15 7 of 15 8 of 15 9 of 15 10 of 15The 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.Remember that Browning made many standard 16ga guns and the barrel from a Sweet Sixteen would fit a standrd receiver but since all your numbers match,your gun is probably as it was sold. The gun that you described would be a standard weight FN 16ga Auto 5. If the serial # is between X13701 and X22600 the year would be 1948,probably.The gun has a 30" f.c. barrel, serial number of 43XXX 1954?,has three small dimples in the finish, solid rib and was never loaded, fired or taken from the gun cabinet. The gun looks new! ... More information re: the Browning A5 Light 12. The serial number is: 68G above the numbers 402XX. The saftey is behind the gold trigger.It is in very good shape, 2 little nicks other wise in new condition. Browning Belgium 20 gauge A5 serial number 71x 43572 thanks for any info you can give. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. ... I have two Auto 5 in Twenty gauge - one is a light and the other is a magnum. ...Browning A5 auto. Serial number M 12750. I know 1903-1939 runs up to 228,XX... Browning A5 Light 12 gauge barrel - Skeet choke (Belgium) Value of used Browning A5, receiver says 4G 36545. A5 browning barrel belgium. I have a 1935 Browning Belgium made A5 FN 12ga, 75% condition, sho...On p.77 serial number R01 was shipped on November 5, 1953 and R3100 on December 31, 1953. Serial number R1009 may have been produced late November. In the text on p. 77 "FN sold minor amounts to distributors in other countries, the vast majority of both (S & R) of these series were sold to Browning."Jun 1, 2009 · 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. M-standard weight G=light weight 1976-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Auto-5 Type 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gaugeDouble Automatic Shotgun. Production of the Double Automatic shotgun began in 1955. Invented by Val Browning, son of John M. Browning, production ceased in 1971. To locate where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. The Double Automatic Shotgun began production in 1955.I recently inherited a 16ga Browning. I am trying to determine if it is an A5 sweet 16. It was made in Belgium with 2 3/4 inch chamber. The serial number is 6005. No prefix. This is stamped on the loading door. I did look over the post #1 about serial numbers but I found it hard to believe that this gun is that old.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.The last days I have been doing some research and tried to date the browning auto-5 12 gauge I have had borrowed from my 80year old neighbour for a while now, since Im planning on buying it from him. But I dont really get the serial number, it have 63 in small numbers first then 59164 in bigger after, nothing that says if its a lightweight or ...Aug 9, 2017 · 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 ...buck mark series superposed from 1960-1976 superposed waterfowl limited edition series fn/browning superposed citori series cynergy series mid-production auto-5—fn manufacture standard weight late production auto-5—b.c. miroku manufacture late production auto-5—b.c. miroku manufacture silver series maxus series bps series x-bolt series a ...If the gun has a V71 suffix, then it is a 20ga (V) made in 1971 (71). I have also seen some high-grade FN Superposed 12ga with an S1 suffix (also for 1971), but this is not commonly seen in the US. I suppose the same could apply to FN high-grade 20ga Superposed for 1971 (with a V1 suffix). But this seems to have occurred in 1971, only.The chapter includes details on the first produced Auto-5 (No.1) as well as details on the markings and variations of the first 500 guns produced. 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 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, …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.It is an American Browning made by Remington. FN and Browning have the serial number stamped on the bottom of the receiver. Remington put it on the side. They don’t bring as much money as a true Browning. I’d estimate it at a $500-600 gunBrowning A5 Serial Number Help. 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 out. Can anyone help me with this?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 ...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 ...Title: Browning Auto-5 Shotguns Subtitle: The Belgian FN Production Author: H.M. Shirley, Jr.& Anthony Vanderlinden Publisher: Wet Dog Publications It has a serial number listing for every A5. Save Share. Like. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.75. 1976-1997 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: C=Hi-Power This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi-Power pistol with a serial number of 1000.The Browning Purchase Confirmation is a service offered to you, our customers. It has two purposes: First, it allows us to securely obtain information on how to contact you should there be a need such as recalls, safety issues, product announcements, etc. Second, it allows you the opportunity to offer a profile of you and your purchase and ...The Auto-5 was made in Belgium from 1903 to 1976 and in Japan from 1976 top 1997. The only exception I am aware of is a small run of Magnum's in one year that were made in Belgium and there are always the custom guns that come out of the FN Custom shop in Belgium. All the serial numbers tell you when the guns were made and all the barrels are ...Learn how to find the serial number of your Browning A5 shotgun and use the Browning website to identify the date of manufacture. This information is useful for appraisals, insurance and sales of the weapon.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.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.May 18, 2012 · 2. 1937 Sweet Sixteen 3 Shot Pawn shop. 3. 1938 Sweet Sixteen 3 Shot Pawn shop. 4. 1947 X Series 16ga 3 Shot Gunbroker. 5. 1947 X Series Unmarked Sweet Sixteen - (the one that got me started) Cabelas. Total investment approx. $2500.00. I would show you pictures but "when you've seen one A5 you've seen them all."23 posts · Joined 2010. #26 · Feb 18, 2010. I have posted more pictures of my a5 superlight, there is 4 or 5 dents ranging in size from. the size of a pen tip to a 1/2 long scratch. also a scratch on barrel top and bottom side about the same place. The gun is for sale $2750 and will post in for sale area.HI new to the forum and yes i have a question searched the web trying to decode a Browning shotgun 12 gauge A5. No luck with the serial number what i can tell you and i could loads pics if needed.The shotgun is made in Belgium and on the reciver are 8G and under that is 1193 any help dating the shotgun would be greatly appreciated i …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 …Where is the serial number on a Browning a 5? 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) F.N. took over production of the Auto-5. Serial Numbering System changed.This gun became known as the "American Browning". There are many differences between an American and a Belgian Browning, but the easiest way to tell is the location of the serial number. The American Browning's serial number is on the left side of the receiver instead of on the bottom, and it has a prefix. A for 16 gauge, B for 12, and …In simplistic terms---16s (short chambered ones) started way back when, only a handful of years after they started A5s. Then in the late 30s they were offered in a light, or soon-to-be--named the "Sweet Sixteen", but somewhere in that time frame Browning made "standard" (2 3/4") chambered models that weren't marked "Sweet Sixteen".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 you own a Whirlpool appliance, whether it’s a washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher, you may come across the need to find its serial number. Other Whirlpool appliances ma...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 …It is in very good shape, 2 little nicks other wise in new condition. Browning Belgium 20 gauge A5 serial number 71x 43572 thanks for any info you can give. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. A5guy.It's a straight-grip FN Auto-5 with "Browning Patent" on it. Serial # 20285. ... Auto 5 just got an old a5 serial number on the receiver so its pre WW2 # is B 33266 in nice shahe stock has a small piece missing but overall a nice gun also has the adj poly choke . Save Share. Like. J.1993-1997. In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Gold 10ga. went into production in 1993. This gun is produced in Japan and uses the following serial number configuration until 1998. 1. Serial Number. beginning with 01001. at the start of each year. 2.The serial numbers for Bobcat equipment is placed in several different locations on different types of machines, according to Bobcat. The Operation and Maintenance manual for each ...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 ...My obsessive pestering real Browning collectors landed me H M Shirley's cell phone #. I was extremely disappointed in our first conversation to discover that I am the president of the International Belgium A5 Collectors Association. We have a membership of 3, my son, my grandson, and me. Two others expressed an interest but got over it.This Browning Belgian 12 gauge Light Twelve has the gold-plated trigger. It is engraved. This Browning is hightly reliable (as the reputation of Browning). This Browning is a Light Twelve - "A Light Twelve, the most popular of all A-5s." p. 11 Gun Digest 2013. This Light Twelve has lived up to all the hype. It has some scratches (see pictures).A5 Autoloader (New Model) 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.Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: 8V3427 Chambers: 3 Barrels: Fixed Full Choke Gauge Info: 12 LOP: 14 . See all listings by Patak-Phillips Print this listing. Click Photo to Enlarge: Guns International #: 100868441 . Category - Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5 - Browning Shotguns - Semi Auto.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 …This serial number does not fit any serial dating methods shown on Browning's website. Anyone know if I'm doing something wrong or is Browning's website missing details? Closest I can get is under 1958 it says: "From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture. 8M=standard weight for 1958. 8G=light weight for 1958. Example ...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.Browning A5 20Ga. I just received a A5 20ga shotgun by inheritance. I have determined it is a 1959 manufacture date, but the serial number is preceeded by 9Z. The Browning website states that the 9 signifies the year of manufacture but I can't find any reference to the Z. Anyone who could explain what the Z stands for would be greatly …Learn how to decode the Browning A5 serial number and explore the history of this legendary semi-automatic shotgun. Find tables of serial numbers by year of production and model variants of the A5.. Browning Shotguns. A-5 Light 12: Serial Numbers. PhilipMarcAssad. To my understanding, the lette The WWII production (1940-47 only) resulted in some 63,000 A-5's in 12, 16 & 20 gauges. The American Browning will have the serial number on the left side of the receiver and the FN produced A5 will have it on the bottom of the receiver. Here are the numbers on the barrel and receiver. The owner of this early 16ga A5 believes it is a first year Share: Shipping Notes: See Description. $1100.00. SELLER: Silvio. Buy a I have a Pre WWII FN Belgium Browning A-5 Shotgun - serial #80XXX. I have two barrels, one is 28 an for sale by Silvio on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 972386396.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 second issue is discoloration and uneven color. Some re-blue f...
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