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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. Superposed Type: 213=12 gauge 233=20 gauge 173. Serial Number Info: 1903-1939: First 10,000 shipped to U.S. Marked with "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A." Very few serial number records remain.... In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Auto-5 Type: 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gauge 211=Light 12 gauge 221=Sweet 16.

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American Browning Auto-5 Auto-5 Lightweight Auto-5 Magnum Auto-5 Skeet Auto-5 Trap Model Sweet Sixteen Buck Special Two Millionth Commemorative Auto-5 Light 12 Auto-5 Light 20 Auto-5 Magnum Auto-5 Buck Special. 📷. Auto-5 Skeet Sweet Sixteen A-5 DU 50th Anniversary A-5 DU Sweet Sixteen. 📷. Auto-5 Classic Auto-5 Classic. Serial number dates. Discussion in 'Browning Auto A-5' started by Spark plug, Sep 17, 2016. Spark plug Copper BB.... With special serial numbers, the only way I know to date your guns is to check the code on the barrels. Last edited: Sep 22, 2016. Rudolph31, Sep 22, 2016 #6. The F.N. Historical Society Inc. Currently online: (all information is copyrighted) FN Browning 1899, 1900, 1903, 1905 - 1906 and Baby pistols: Guide to identification: See below. Beware of FN marked, Walther style, PP Pistols: See below. Popular misconceptions on FN and FN Browning Firearms: See below.

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The production of the BAR high power rifle began in 1968. The BAR Mark II series was introduced in 1993 and is still in production. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. I have a Baby Browning.25 that I inherited from my grandfather. I am trying to decipher the age of the gun. I cannot find the serial number anywhere online; its starts with 165xxx on the gun but every list I have found generalizes 1-118,000 in the 1954-1958 category. I assume since mine starts with 165xxx then it must be in that range.

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Serial numbers changed from single digit to two digits in 1969 at about serial number 135900. Two digits serial numbers probably started over and 100X69. The lowest two digit 1969 serial number that I have a record of is 164X69. Camster, Good luck with your call to Browning, Their web site for determining production date on the Belgium.22 LR.

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I have a T1 Browning T-Bolt with a serial number of ##9X5. Original sales slip. of 9/30/1965. Everything matches to that number. All original, second owner who is the son of the original owner. Could not match up to published Browning serial numbers and when I called Browning they confirmed via the serial number and cartouches that it was made.

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The production of the Citori over/under shotgun began in 1973. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production. 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.

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2,265 Posts. #3 · Feb 8, 2017 (Edited) "Saltwwod" guns were generally bracketed from 1967-1973, with a higher percentage of production in the higher grades. Check carefully for any visual signs of salt. If unsure, have a qualified 'smith remove wood and inspect action to verify no saltwood exists. This is particularly important before buying.

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Jul 03, 2012 · 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. 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. Auto-5 Type: 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gauge.

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