This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. Serial numbers from 1993-1997: In 1993, Browning introduced the BAR Mark II series. BAR Mark II Type 107=BAR Mark II Safari. 1D7=BAR Mark II Lightweight. The date of Manufacture is a two digit code: Z=1. Y=2.Feb 6, 2006 · 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.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.BROWNING 12 GAUGE MODEL A5 LIGHT 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN Serial number 68G52135 on bottom of the receiver, made in Belgium, 28 in. barrel marked BROWNING. A 12 gauge Italian boxlock o/u shotgun with. A 12 gauge Italian boxlock o/u shotgun with extra set of barrels Serial no. 39176, 12 gauge. 27 inch barrels with matte, vent rib.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.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?Thanks for any light that can be shed on this. ... Add to quote; Only show this user #2 · Jan 7, 2013. Actually, the serial numbers play in the salt wood problem because the serial numbers tell you the year of manufacture. Before 1965 and you are safe. You are likely,,,not absolutely,,,safe after 1972. Any Browning firearm with walnut stocks ...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 …All current 12 and 20 gauge BPS models have a 3-inch chamber (except the W 12 gauge model) and are designed to shoot and function with all factory loads: 3-inch Magnum, 2W. Magnum, 2%" High Velocitv loads, 'W Field and m Target loads. The 28 gauge BPS is chambered for 2%" loads. The BPS is especially suited to shooting …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 …BROWNING 12 GAUGE MODEL A5 LIGHT 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN Serial number 68G52135 on bottom of the receiver, made in Belgium, 28 in. barrel marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO. & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM, receiver marked BROWNING LIGHT TWELVE with additional floral patterns, barrel is choked IM., chambered 2 3/4 in. shells, raised ...The serial number indicates your gun is a Browning Auto-5 Magnum made in 1971 by Fabrique Nationale. The Browning Auto-5 Magnum semi-automatic shotgun has 3 inch chambers, a barrel length from 26 to 32 inches, is chambered in either 12 or 20 gauge.During 1969 the Hi-Power pistol Serial Number code was changed to a two digit year and "C" prefix. Serial Numbers for "T" prefix Hi-Power pistols exceeded T300000 and were shipped into 1970. Year ser. # PreFiX COde 1969 69C prefix before Ser. No. 1970 70C prefix before Ser. No. 1971 196471C prefix before Ser. No. 1972 72C prefix before Ser. No.Pressure treated wood is normally light green or brown in color and is nothing more than good old fashioned wood treated under high pressure with a pesticide. Expert Advice On Impr...1 post · Joined 2013. #1 · Jun 11, 2013. I have a Browning Light Twelve shotgun. Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. Made in Belgium. Special Steel 12 Gauge-Shells 2 3/4. Serial # L36462. I believe it was made in 1957. Does anybody know whats its worth?The Browning site says they went to the "G" designation in 1956, G1-G2300. For 1957 it was G23001-85000 serial number range. My light twelve was made in 1958 and it's verry nice.The "Baby" Browning was produced at F.N. in 1905 and was officially imported by Browning in 1954. This 25 autoloading pistol was discontinued in 1969. ... Historic Information: Serial Number Info: 1954-1958: The "Baby" Browning was first produced at F.N. in 1905. However, Browning didn't import them until 1954. Accurate serial number counts ...The Browning Auto-5 Lightweight (Light 12 and Light 20) was introduced in 12 gauge in 1947 and in 20 gauge in 1958. (The 20 gauge brings a 40% premium on the values below.) It is recoil operated semi-automatic shotgun and comes with a 26, 28, or 30 inch barrel, various chokes, has a gold-plated trigger, a checkered pistol grip stock with either a …Light 12, serial number 8503, purchased on Nov 20, 1963 A second longer, lighter barrel, too. My father gave it to me in 2005. I have an interested party to purchase it. ... Browning light 12 serial and proof marks. What does the light 12 mean when people say browning light twelve. I have a light twelve browning, barrel says " made in belgium"Light Mode; menu Log in Sign up Home. Forums. Firearms. Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun. NEWS ARTICLES SHOWS PODCAST A5 browning 12 ga serial number location. Jump to Latest Follow 1K …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 …One is serial number 2,000,000 and the other 2,000,000-X. Browning also sold 2,500 Light Weight 12-ga. Auto-5s known as the Two Millionth Commemorative. In 1976, Browning contracted to have Auto ...To facilitate research, the authors have prepared a quick reference chart on the last page of the book which directs the reader immediately to the page in where to find a specific serial number. 6- Proofmarks: A historical review of the Belgian proofing system, as well as a detailed account of each proofmark and explanation as found on Auto-5 ( A-5 ) shotguns.Today we get to shoot a John M Browning Classic. The FN Browning Auto 5 Shotgun. What a wonderful symphony of mechanical engineering and design.Channel T Shi...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. 1990-1993.2. 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 start of each year. Example: 213RT01001. This would be an Superposed 12 ga., manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. John M. Browning (Custom Shop Browning)Description: Browning Light Twelve A5 shotgun. Made 1952 SN 380259 Belgium made. 25 1/4 Vent Rib barrel with Poly-Choke, Slug to FULL adjustment. Custom Browning work. Gun is in very good condition. Minor wear on bottom of receiver. Forend has minor 3 inch crack that is stable and hard to see. Stock has a few minor dings.Number Example: 655PV01001. This would be a Buck Mark .22 caliber pistol, manufactured in 1985 with the serial number 01001. 1998. In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. 1. Buck Mark Type. 515=All Buck Mark models. 2.The action is smooth and stout, and the bolt goes into battery with authority. If you have been looking for a Belgian Browning A5 Light Twelve for your collection that you could shoot but is still nice enough to be considered a "collector grade" gun, this is it. SOLD Manufacturer: Browning - Belgium Model: A5 Light Twelve Serial Number: 70G39152it is a 1930 model don't know value. Serial number 82624 12ga Browning A-5 was actually made in 1926. It was not a Lightweight 12. Light 12 models did not come on the market until 1947 and a few years later before the script engraving was added. If your gun says Light 12 on the legend of the receiver, then you are missing the letter above …1 post · Joined 2013. #1 · Jun 11, 2013. I have a Browning Light Twelve shotgun. Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. Made in Belgium. Special Steel 12 Gauge-Shells 2 3/4. Serial # L36462. I believe it was made in 1957. Does anybody know whats its worth?From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture. 8M=standard weight for 1958. 8G=light weight for 1958. Example: 8M1000 = A 1958 Auto-5 standard weight shotgun with serial number 1000 : G85001-G99000 8G1-8G2000 M=standard weight G=light weight: 1968-76: In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture ...With the serial number that you provided,your Browning auto-5 12 gauge shotgun was made by FN of Belguim for Browning in 1947. 35354 browning 12 gage semi automatic shotgun? Yes.Does anyone have a more authoritative source which can explain the serial numbers on my shotgun. The receiver is marked "Light Twelve" on the side and has the serial number 17227 near the loading port. The barrel is marked "Made in Belgium" and has the serial number B24613. First of all, that serial number is extremely low, unless it also has a ...8 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 out. Can anyone help me with this?May 17, 2016 · 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.1971 Browning A5 Light Twelve -- Belgian Mfg. Description: This is the most recognized shotgun model in the world. The distinctive "humpback" receiver sets it apart from any other model and makes it easily recognized even at a long distance. ... Model: A5 Light Twelve Serial Number: 71G83431 Gauge Info: 12 Gauge Manufacture Date: 1971 Chokes ...Does anyone have a more authoritative source which can explain the serial numbers on my shotgun. The receiver is marked "Light Twelve" on the side and has the serial number 17227 near the loading port. The barrel is marked "Made in Belgium" and has the serial number B24613. First of all, that serial number is extremely low, unless it also has a ...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.12 years ago. Both shotguns are superposed. The S7 DOM was '67, the S3 was '63. Browning called the lightweight version of their superposed a Lightening. Here's a pic of a grade I circa 1969: There are a few variations for you to research and lots of history to learn about your new shotguns. I don't want to take all the fun out of it for you ...In the condition shown your Browning shotgun is worth approximately $800. It was made between 1954-1955. Those were the two years that browning used the letter "L" preceding numeric number. Actually the "L" prefix designating the Light Twelve model was used from 1953 through 1956. Not true.After all, the utility of the firearm should supersede the original finish on something like this. So, there's all of that. If you're considering a total refinish job on the wood and metal, you might as well go the extra mile and pick up a 12 ga. 2 3/4" barrel with interchangeable choke tubes. It will run you between $300-$500 for one.Browning Auto-5 Light 12-Guage, Belgian made, 1967, 7G serial number . browning. answer share #2. SetPoint. 3 years ago. From what I can see from your photos, estimated value range is $900 - 1,000. reply share. Those may interest you: Value of BROWNING LIGHT 12 Gold Trigger.Is it of value … read more I have a Browning Light Twelve Auto 5. Serial @ 05255PX211. I have a Browning Light Twelve Auto 5. Serial @ 05255PX211. Made in Japan. Purchased approximately 30 years ago. What was the serial number for a Browning 12 gauge? Auto-5 serial numbers ran concurrently for the 12 gauge until 1957.Serial Number Info. 1974-1975. 1968 started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a one digit code that identified the type of B-2000. D=20 gauge. C=12 gauge. Example: 00001C47 = A 1974 B-2000 12 ga. shotgun with a serial number of 00001. D=20 gauge. C=12 gauge. 1976-1980.I have a Browning Auto-5 Light 12 Gauge that I would like information on. It was made in Japan, with 24391PR211 as the serial number, and it has a gold trigger. If I read the information on Browning's website correctly, the gun was made in 1987.Browning 12 gauge serial number question. Fist post here, but I have a shotgun and the serial number does not match any pattern that I can find. There is no alpha-numeric characters. Just numeric. On the receiver the serial number is 64 80595. The 64 is slightly smaller and offset. At first I thought this must be the year it was manufacture ...This LIGHT 12 A-5 has a Hard Plastic Buttplate, Gold Plated Trigger and Scroll Engraving. Made in Japan. Weight: 7.92 lbs. Trigger Pull: 4 lbs. More photos available upon request. Ships to Lower 48 W/ Insurance $45.00. SOLD Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: Auto-5 Light 12 Serial Number: 19042RN211 Barrel …Serial Number Info: 1995-1998: In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it follows to the present day. 1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. 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. A-Bolt Shotgun Type:After all, the utility of the firearm should supersede the original finish on something like this. So, there's all of that. If you're considering a total refinish job on the wood and metal, you might as well go the extra mile and pick up a 12 ga. 2 3/4" barrel with interchangeable choke tubes. It will run you between $300-$500 for one.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 …I've got a Browning BAR with a serial number that doesn't seem to match anything at the Browning "Date your gun" site. The last three characters are M69 (starts with 120xx). ... they told me the numbers behind the letter are year of manufacture; ... 1969 Browning A5 Light 12. 1969 Belgian Browning BAR 30-06.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...Find out how to decode the serial number of your Browning A5 12 gauge shotgun and learn about its history, features, and variants. See photos and tables of pre-WWII and post-WWII models and their production years.1975 Belgian Browning A5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge Shotgun 28" Modified Choke ** Pristine Late Belgian Production Gun ** for sale online. ... Model: A5 (Auto-5) Light Twelve Serial Number: 75G53393 Bore: Minty Condition: Minty Barrels: 28" Inches Gauge Info: 12 Gauge Rib: Ventilated Rib Manufacture Date: 1975 Chokes: Modified .From the Browning date code book: 8=1958 with a rounded grip knob 8=1968 with a flat grip knob Z=light 20 gauge Last 4 being the serial numberJun 5, 2023 · A classic semi-auto shotgun with a distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver, the Browning Light Twelve is a reliable and durable hunting gun. Learn about its history, features, pros and cons, and how to identify its serial number.PV is the date code and would be 1985. There should be letters/numbers after that which would indicate the model but their absence should not change the date code. Radicalized by the US Constitution. Like. painter*. 4551 posts · Joined 2017. #8 · Feb 18, 2020. Picture of Fer's gun serial number.There is a Browning forum here and those guys would be the ones to ask....good luck. The receiver has the attributes (gold trigger, cut-off, etc) of a 50’s-60’s era A5 but the serial number/L letter above does not match any of the references that I have (pre and post WW2). The raw serial number shown would place the dating in the 1920’s ...Maximum Performance. Semi-auto shotguns designed to perform under harsh hunting and shooting conditions. Semi-auto shotguns designed to perform under harsh hunting and shooting conditions with a wide array of loads. Unequaled reliability and features, found in the finest, most reliable semi-auto shotguns to ever swing on a bird.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...I have a 12 Auto 5 Light Twelve Belgium made, I'm trying to figure out serial number for Insurance. Nearest guess on first three letters/numbers appears to be: 68G with serial number below that, the 68G is worn and not real readable, what I'm seeing indicates this would not be right as 68 model only had the number 8 followed by the G.Belgian Browning Light Twelve Serial Number Help. Jump to Latest Follow ... I'm a little confused with the Serial Number dating. ... Winchester Model 12's, Ithaca Model 37's, Remington 11-48, and others . Save Share. Like.I have a 12 Auto 5 Light Twelve Belgium made, I'm trying to figure out serial number for Insurance. Nearest guess on first three letters/numbers appears to be: 68G with serial number below that, the 68G is worn and not real readable, what I'm seeing indicates this would not be right as 68 model only had the number 8 followed by the G.Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: AUTO 5 LIGHT TWELVE Serial Number: 72G-24225 Caliber Info: 12 GA. Chambers: 2-3/4 Condition: 98% Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Wood Condition: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT Bore Condition: SHINY, EXCELLENT! Barrels: 28" Barrel Type: RIBBED Action: SEMI-AUTO Triggers: SINGLE - GOLD Gauge Info: 12 GA Stock: WALNUT Rib: YES ...Packing your lunch is more economical and almost always healthier than eating out. Overcome the brown bag blahs with this guide to making your packed lunch more appealing. Photo by...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...What would the year of manufacture be for a Browning Light 12 with serial number 86320? This is a serial number for a Standard weight gun made in 1926. If you have a light 12, there should be a letter above or preceding the number. This information is needed to date your gun.Feb 17, 2024 · To identify old Browning shotguns, look for specific markings such as serial numbers, proof marks, and engravings. Cross-referencing these details with Browning’s records or consulting with a firearms expert can help determine the age, model, and production year of the shotgun. Contents [ show]What is the age of a Browning light twelve with serial L61375? Your serial number indicates that your Browning light twelve was made in the year 1955.Hello! new to the site as well. I recently obtained my father's A5 Light Twelve. He passed away 35 years ago so i don't know the history of the gun. I am confused by the serial number guide from Browning. What i believe to be the serial number appears in two rows. The first is 46. The second is 52963. Am I reading this right?18,478. Now with pictures! Hi, I own a Browning light 12 with the gold trigger. This gun is in very good condition. The wood is beautiful and scratch free. The blueing dark and in very good shape, although some of the sharper edges are slightly faded. The engraving is very crisp. The gun has a solid rib and very good condition butt plate with ...-Serial Number: BZ FN on the top line followed by 837** underneath it (last 2 digits omitted)-I know it is Belgian made (stamped on barrel) and the address on the left side of the barrel reads "BROWNING AUTO COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q."-Improved cylinder choke (**- stamped on barrel)-20 gauge x 2 3/4" chamber-26" barrel lengthNo serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5s. 105850 - 111000 1938: 111001 - 118200 1939: 118201 - 126123 1940: 126124 - 126175 1940 - 1953 "A" Prefix serial number on the side of the receiver, American-made Browning by "Remington Arms." 1944-1948 Postwar Liberation guns, Serial number 128117-128646 "are so ...That model was introduced in 1958, and the serial number should have a prefix consisting of one or two digits and the letter V. One digit for the years 1958-68, then two for 1968-76. None of these guns …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. ... (G for light 12, V for Mag 12, S for Sweet 16 etc etc) and then the actual serial #. In 1968, a few things happened. First, the ...When was a Japan Browning A5 Magnum Twelve with serial 03731 PY151 manufactured? The letters PY that are in the middle of your serial number,indicate that your Browning Auto-5 Magnum shotgun was ...How to identify old Browning shotguns: To identify old Browning shotguns, look for specific markings such as serial numbers, proof marks, and engravings. Cross-referencing these details with Browning's records or consulting with a firearms expert can help determine the age, model, and production year of the shotgun. Contents FAQs about identifying old Browning shotguns: 1. ...Thanks for any light that can be shed on this. ... Add to quote; Only show this user #2 · Jan 7, 2013. Actually, the serial numbers play in the salt wood problem because the serial numbers tell you the year of manufacture. Before 1965 and you are safe. You are likely,,,not absolutely,,,safe after 1972. Any Browning firearm with walnut stocks ...The Browning Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifles were made from 1959 to 1974. Browning had them made at the FN plant in Belgium with premium FN Mauser actions and barrels. Your gun is a 1959 model and will have a diamond of no checkering surrounded by checkering on the bottom of forearm.A discussion thread about the serial numbers and production dates of Browning Light Twelve shotguns. Users share their experiences and questions about …Browning is no different, but the wait was worth it, What is the year and value of Browning light twelve serial number 353929? Asked by Brian Kro, But the question is, what does the "3" in front of the "G" mean in the serial number? The info, There is a Browning forum here and those guys would be the ones to ask....good luck. The receiver has the attributes, The gun has a 30" f.c. barrel, serial number of 43XXX 1954?,has three small dimples in , Up for sale is an excellent condition Browning A5 Light Twelve , Hunting a serial killer is, according to experts, a fundamentally d, To authenticate a Fendi serial number, one should look at, What is the year and value of Browning light twelve serial number 3539, I can't remember what the U or B is The figure with PV is the, Description: Browning Light Twelve A5 shotgun. Made 1952 SN 3802, I have two light twelves and one sweet sixteen. Th, Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: Light twelve A-, Hi! I have three guns Id like to know an estimated value of, they in, Pick a model from the left hand menu., Browning Service Department One Browning Place commerce regulations., Buffalochip said: Assuming it hasn't been reblued--acc, In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manu.