FN also had their first customer for the Auto-5: John Browning ordered 10,000 Auto-5 shotguns for the American market, and even left a deposit for their manufacture. ... Each of these models would be produced in large numbers, which some exceeding the one million mark. In fact, the first of John Browning's pistols to reach sales of one ...Slight carry wear on buttstock. 28 inch modified vent ribbed barrel in excellent condition. 30 inch full choke vent ribbed barrel with slight wear. Assuming this is the barrel that was on the gun and shot more than the modified barrel. Price: $2,900.00. Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge. Manufacturer: Browning. Model: a5 Magnum. Serial Number: 72v4606.This gun has the picture of John Browning between the words "Trade Mark" on the left hand side of the receiver. Below is a serial number A16319. The A sits beside the numerals as I have typed it. There are no serial numbers of any kind on the bottom of the receiver. The barrel ring has no holes drilled in it and has a matching serial number.Browning Model A5 X Prefix- 16ga. For sale is a Browning Model A5 X Prefix semi-auto shotgun in 16ga. Serial number- X87074. This shotgun has a full choke and looks to have been manufactured in Belgium by FN in 1953. Post-war Belgium made "X Prefix Series." No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5.The darling of the Browning Auto-5 line was the Sweet Sixteen. Built on a sleek 20-ga. action, the Sweet Sixteen was made by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium from 1937 to 1975, although there was an ...That applies to Auto-5 shotguns. I am willing to bet that the (BP) is actually (PB), which makes it a B-2000 (made by Beretta for Browning). ... If I am looking at the right number, then this serial number does not exist on the Browning Date Your Gun page. Oh, and it has the marking of ** Special Steel 20 Ga.shells 2 3/4" on the barrel also. ...Manufacturer: Browning (Belgium) Model: Auto-5 (A5) Light Twelve Serial Number: 5G15974 Bore: Excellent Condition: Very Good Barrels: 28" Inches Gauge Info: 12 Gauge ... Model: Auto-5 (A5) Light Twelve Serial Number: 5G15974 Bore: Excellent Condition: Very Good Barrels: 28" Inches Gauge Info: 12 Gauge LOP: 14.5" Inches Rib: Ventilated RibCheck out our inventory at Guns International. Verified Seller | Over 450 firearms, parts, and accessories. Full parts breakdown for the Browning A5. Hover over the part number to see more information and check availability.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.The Browning Auto-5 shotgun accepted 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge shotgun shells. An estimated 2,700,000 Browning Auto-5 shotguns have been produced, while 850,000 Remington Model 11 shotguns were made. Several thousand Savage Model 720 shotguns were produced, but the exact number was not recorded.Serial Number Info. 1971-75. In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture: K=BLR Lever Action Rifle. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 71K1000 = A 1971 BLR lever-action rifle with a serial number of 1000. K=BLR Lever Action Rifle. Made in Belgium from 1971 - 1972.6V - 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 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.covers belgium and japan production. also covers light 20 and magnum.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.Browning A5 Serial number. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by bgold Dec 5, 2015. T. Tom_owens95 Discussion starter 2 posts ...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 …2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Jan 11, 2022. I have a Browning Light 12 Auto 5 that I'm having problems dating. The Serial number is L 83816. Based on Browning's Serial number charts the Light Twelve serial numbers ended in 1955 with L 83000 and in 1956 started with a G prefix with a different SN range. What am I missing?Details: Browning Auto-5 20 gauge serial: 7Z9680, Belgium made, purchased 7-7-79 by original owner as shown in original booklet printed in 1966. The choke markings show **- which designates an improved cylinder. Anyone with info of any kind on this gun please post a reply. SaveShare.Browning A5. OK, another has me stumped somewhat. I have recently acquired a Browning A5 twenty. I have checked the manual online and the serial number is not where it states it should be as far as I can determine. What I do have is as follows: On the bottom of the receiver, between the forearm and where you load the magazine is the following ...Sep 2, 2013 · 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.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.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 ...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).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 ...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".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.The Browning Auto-5 shotgun accepted 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge shotgun shells. An estimated 2,700,000 Browning Auto-5 shotguns have been produced, while 850,000 Remington Model 11 shotguns were made. Several thousand Savage Model 720 shotguns were produced, but the exact number was not recorded.Serial number should also be on the receiver, usually on the bottom between the loading door/elevator and the barrel - you can check to see if it matches that of the barrel. If they both match it's the real deal, a Browning A5 made Belgium. The numbers/marks left to right in your barrel picture: 1KG035 is the proof house pressure it was tested to.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 ...Browning A5 Serial Number 47033 — http://bit.ly/2i6db3K Search,,,,-,,,,GunsAmerica. https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.htm?NSZ. COLT,,,,BISLEY,,,,SA,,,,REVOLVER ...Variants of the blocky, graceless design were made under license by TOZ in Russia, Franchi in Italy, and Remington and Savage here at home. Savage's offering, the Model 720, was built between 1930 and 1949. Browning-branded guns were eventually made by Howa in Japan, and production continued in limited numbers until the early 1990s.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 pad ...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 ...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 ...Browning A5 serial number confusion. I have an A5 that I picked up thinking that it was very old due to the serial number. After much research it doesn't make any sense to me. I looked at proof marks and it appears that mine was an O proofed in 1936. But the serial number is under the receiver in front of the ejection port and is …This gun has the picture of John Browning between the words "Trade Mark" on the left hand side of the receiver. Below is a serial number A16319. The A sits beside the numerals as I have typed it. There are no serial numbers of any kind on the bottom of the receiver. The barrel ring has no holes drilled in it and has a matching serial number.Browning A5 16 Gauge Serial Number Date Guide. Jump to Latest Follow 161 - 180 of 854 Posts. 1 9 of 43 Go to page ... However, the 1947 Browning Auto-5 sales brochure, the August 1, 1947 retail price, and subsequent Browning sales materials, no longer included the Browning Special. Any advice/knowledge on this one?No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5. This is the “unmarked” Browning, era of the Sweet Sixteen. These are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge A5s in value guides. This is the first year of standard production of the 2 ¾ inch chambered 16 gauge.Aug 6, 2006 · 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.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.Browning A5 Serial number. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by bgold Dec 5, 2015. T. Tom_owens95 Discussion starter 2 posts ...I gather from these forums "Sweet Sixteen" is the same as "Auto-5"; also that's what Browning's site returns (A5) when I search for Sweet Sixteen. So, looking at Browning's website in "Date your firearm" (this sounds like somebody who really loves his shotgun!), there are a whole lot of date codes and so forth, but nothing for "S" or "6S".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.)Pre WWII Sweet Sixteen Browning Value. I am looking for a Browning Collector. I have access to a Sweet Sixteen in Pristine condition. According to the Browning site, this gun was manufactured between 1903 and 1939. Site shows serial number 1 thru 228000 were manufactured between these dates. This gun has a 59000 serial number.According to Browning, the serial number should be on the underside of the receiver just forward of the loading port. However, that could be different on a gun that is old enough. 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.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 ...The Remington Model 11 is of the same design but a DIFFERENT SHOTGUN than the Remington made "American Browning A-5" of WW-11. Different guns, different serial ranges. A "B" prefix means 12 gauge in a Remington A-5. The "American Browning" is collectible and the solid rib is very desirable, but the Poly Choke ruined it.1969 started using two digits for the date of manufacture and the following code: D=BT-99. The serial number began with 1000 for each year. Example: 0001D69 = A 1969 BT-99 shotgun with a serial number of 0001. D=BT-99. 1976-1995. In 1976 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. The BT-99 was discontinued in 1995.In 1960, Browning/FN made three versions of the 12ga A5. The 0 represents the year and the G denotes the model, in this case a 12ga Lightweight. A Stamdard weight made that year was marked 0M and the 3" Magnum model was marked 0V before the 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 My Auto 5 is a '72, but it has the letter 'V' between the year and serial number. The Browning website only refers to 'M' or 'G'.Browning Owners. Forums > Shotguns > Browning Auto A-5 > Browning Light 12 - Date of Manufacture ... A-5' started by Dan T, May 20, 2017. Dan T Copper BB. Hi all- I was hoping someone could help me date my Light 12 the number on the back of the receiver reads as followed 1G and below that is 33899. Also it seems i have a barrel with two stars ...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 ...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.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 …Have an Browning A5 ser.# 712330 so I believe it was made in 71 but don't know if it is a mag. or light. It has a gold triggger. ... Is that all of the serial number? if so, it's quite a bit older than 1971. there should be a number and a letter before the number if it's after 1954 or so.FN produced a limited number of A5 12 Magnums for Browning in 1984. Summary of Belgian made Browning Auto 5's: 1903 / 1923-1940 / 1946-1978 / 1984. Technically, Browning didn't make the Auto 5's ...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, …The Insider Trading Activity of Brown Christopher Michael on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksAuto 5, serial number help. I have an Auto-5 and the serial number doesn't seem to match the formats I've seen, either from Browning's website or the NRA. The serial number on the bottom of the receiver is 6492793 and the 64 is a little smaller than the rest of the numbers. The receiver is very plain with just 'Browning' engraved on ...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,Make: Browning Belgium Model: A5 Serial Number: 4R24590 Year of Manufacture: 1964 Caliber: 16ga 2.75" ... The Browning A5 is known for its distinctive humpbacked receiver, reliable recoil-operated ...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.Click here to learn more about how you can add a piece of history to your Browning firearm. Browning A5 Serial Number Lookup. Browning Auto-5 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun According to Wikipedia: The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning.Browning Shotguns. A-5 Light 12: Serial Numbers. Jump to Latest Follow 974 views ...The order of the serial number code was changed to: 1.Serial Number which started at 1000 for each year. 2. Two digit year code 3. Rifle type code: T=Long Rifle Caliber E=Short Rifle Caliber NOTE: FOR MANY MIROKU GUNS FROM 1973-75 AND PART OF 76, THE YEAR WAS REVERSED IN THE SERIAL NUMBER. 47 WOULD MEAN 1974. Example: 1000T47 = A 1974 22 Semi ...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.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 ...A truly sought-after classic in the world of semi-auto shotguns, this Browning A5 Light Twenty should continue to be an excellent long-term investment as well! SOLD Manufacturer: Browning (Belgium) Model: A5 Light Twenty Serial Number: 72Z 72729 Barrel Length: 28" (27.5") Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood …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."If the pistol grip stock has a round knob it was made in 1958 and the flat knob version is 1968. The A-5 is a recoil operated semi-auto shotgun. The Lightweight 20 was introduced in 1958. It was available with a 26", 28", or 30" plain or vent rib barrel with various chokes. It has a checkered walnut pistol grip stock, blued metal and a gold ...The model number of your A5 is The Browning Automatic Five Shotgun. ... The serial number on the barrel is the barrel's serial number. Before the 1950s the barrel and the receiver usually had the same number when they came from the factory. By the 60's, barrels were placed on guns as they were need by the jobbers. ...Auto-5 shotguns that were made before 1976 were produced by FN. Wholesale/Dealer values ( add around 20% for retail values ): FN Model without a vent rib. Excellent: $525-$775. Very Good: $390-$450. Good: $340-$370. FN Model with a vent rib. Excellent: $735-$1,150. Very Good: $525-$630.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 ...Browning 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?Dr. Bob. Jeff is right concerning FN production but I noticed that on my A5 light twenty Japanese produced in 1994 that the barrel does have the same serial number on it as on the the receiver. To confuse me more, I have a 1996 A 5 Mag 12 and there are no matching serial numbers. I just thought you might like to have another piece of the puzzle.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.That applies to Auto-5 shotguns. I am willing to bet that the (BP) is actually (PB), which makes it a B-2000 (made by Beretta for Browning). ... If I am looking at the right number, then this serial number does not exist on the Browning Date Your Gun page. Oh, and it has the marking of ** Special Steel 20 Ga.shells 2 3/4" on the barrel also. ...I gather from these forums "Sweet Sixteen" is the same as "Auto-5"; also that's what Browning's site returns (A5) when I search for Sweet Sixteen. So, looking at Browning's website in "Date your firearm" (this sounds like somebody who really loves his shotgun!), there are a whole lot of date codes and so forth, but nothing for "S" or "6S".The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999. What is the serial number on a 1976 Browning Auto 5? This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000.All FN made prewar 16 gauge Auto-5's are chambered for the 65mm shell. In 1947, FN began shipping 16's chambered in 70mm to the US. These guns had an X prefix. Serial numbers ran from X-1001 in 1947 to X-99999 in 1953. In 1953 the X was changed to an A, for a run of only 958 guns. Also in 1953, FN began giving the Sweet Sixteen an S prefix, and ...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.Description: Browning Auto 5 ( First Year Manufactured 1958 ) Gauge 20. Barrel 28" modified Ventilated Rib. Barrel address is St. Louis which is correct for 1958. Serial number 8Z14820. Stock and Forearm are original and good condition proof marks are still visible on underside of. the round knob.Jan 04, 2012 Browning A5 serial decode please Registered Users do not see the above ad. Hi guys I've been reading the serial number chart on Browning's website, but am more confused now than ever. What I found underneath the reicever is '6V' and below that is a 6 digit number begining with 85. It's Belium made according to the.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 ...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.A5 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.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.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.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.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 …Your serial number on the receiver indicates 1928 as the year of manufactu, A5. USED. $1,413.99. Firearms don't get much more ic, The new shotgun began production in Belgium in 1902. The A5 utilized a long recoil system, SN = serial number SV = Shirley/Vanderlinden “Browning Auto-5 Shotguns – The Belgian FN Pro, The Browning A5 shotgun, designed by the legendary John Browning, stands as a testament, Based on the serial number this barrel was made in 1928 so t, No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge , 1999 The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000. To , You’ve found a gorgeous 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air for, According to Browning, the serial number should be on the undersid, The Browning A5 is a recoil-operated autoloading shotgun capable of , Aug 6, 2006 · 6V - 6 meaning 1966, the year your, Find out how to date your Browning firearm by reading the seri, This Browning Belgian 12 gauge Light Twelve has the gold-plated , What is my firearm worth? There are several publis, This Browning Belgian 12 gauge Light Twelve has the gold-plated , It’s not a Belgium made gun. This is an American Browning , This dating system is for Browning firearms manufactured after 1958. .