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.John Cockerill was a British Industrialist whose company supplied high quality steel to Fabrique Nationale (FN) which was the maker of the A-5. The Cockerill name was first used on Browning barrels stamped "cockerill steel". The steel was a very strong quality that met the proofing requirements of guns that were shooting smokeless powder.JonOli70 Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2012. #1 · Dec 14, 2012. I have a Belgian-made Browning "Light Twelve" shotgun. The serial # is L 90311. From the info on the Browning website, I'm having trouble determining what year it was manufactured. Other info: special steel 12 GA shells 2-3/4". There are also numerous other symbols stamped ...Browning Parts. 3005 Arnold-Tenbrook Road. Arnold, Missouri 63010-4728. 636-287-6800. Fax: 800-817-4755. When ordering parts it is important that you list the code number, part name, caliber or gauge, model, grade and serial number. All parts prices are F.O.B. (Freight on Billing) point of shipment. Since Browning parts will not interchange ...1416 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Mar 16, 2013. Fjestad's Blue Book states the A-5 Lightweight in 12 ga. began production in 1947. The serial # on the attachment appears to be for a 1946 gun, which would have to be a A-5 Standard weight model. A mint condition A-5 Lightweight 12 ga., w. vent rib is valued at about $1200.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.Then Elon Musk came through. When angel investor Jason Calacanis wrote Elon Musk a check for the first Tesla Model S, he never thought he’d actually see the car. “What happened was...May 4, 2024 by Gary McCloud. The FN Browning Hi Power was made from 1935 to 2017. To find out when a specific Hi Power was made, you can look up the serial number and production year online. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. Contents [ show]Browning 12 Gauge Model A5 Light Twelve Semi-Automatic Shotgun serial number 71G54872 on bottom of receiver, made in Belgium, 27.5 in. blued barrel marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM / SPECIAL STEEL 12 GAUGE SHELLS 2 3/4", ventilated rib with single front bead sight, barrel choked IM, blued receiver marked BROWNING LIGHT TWELVE with additional scroll ...Date Your Firearm. BPS Pump Shotgun. 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 …A few examples of appraisal values forBELGIUM BROWNING 12 AUTO. Search our price guide for your own treasures. **Belgium Browning Model A-5 Semi-Auto Shotgun. Serial # 12332 This shotgun was manufactured 1958 to 1964. It is a 20 gauge with a 27-1/2" vent rib, full choke, blued finish, checkered walnut stock, round knob and Pachmayr red rubber ...Hi! I have three guns Id like to know an estimated value of, they include: -Remington Model 17 Serial Number 45293 -Browning BAR .270 Safari Serial Number 137NM45717 -Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve Seri … read moreIs 1957 the correct year of manufacture for your browning light twelve that has a serial number of G 738xx and ... What is the value of Belgian Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve serial 77836 marked ...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...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 ...Manufacturer/Trademark - Browning. Model/configuration - Auto-5, Light 12, 12 gauge shotgun Serial number - 72G1306. Year of manufacture - 1972. Estimated values - see below. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). Retail prices may be 20% higher.Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: LIGHT TWELVE Serial Number: 66236?? Barrel Length: 25 Condition: EXCELLENT . See all listings by Classic Firearms Print this listing. Guns International #: 101766294 Seller's Inventory #: 29563 1 of 16 2 of 16 3 of 16 4 of 16 5 of 16 6 of 16 7 of 16 8 of 16 9 of 16 10 of 16 11 of 16 12 of 16 13 of 16For sale is a Browning A-5 Light Twelve semi-automatic shotgun in 12 Gauge. Serial number-3G91939. This shotgun is in good condition and features a 14 1/2" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, round knob, vent rib, and a fixed full choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in Belgium in 1963.My Trombone Serial Number is 9271. old 39 said: I have a book entitled Browning Belgium Sporting Firearms, 1903 to 1994 by Max Eastman. He has a table of serial numbers for the trombones. Fungus 143,1XX was built in 1972. Camsters 144,xxx was also 1972. Just 22s 31,xxx was built in 1930.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 82624 or or preceding it.M-0. SO. The first three numbers in the SN are to designate model. 655 for Challenger II and III. 515 for Buck Mark. The two letters are a date of production code (see above). The numbers after the letters are the serial number. The serial numbers started over at 1000 each year. I don't know if the Buck Mark rifle has a different model number.Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo. & Montreal PQ **-Special Steel-20GA-Shells 2 3/4" ELG* symbol with a crown Omega symbol with 20-70 in it 0kg740. I believe I read the Serial # wrong. It looks like it says Z74624. On the receiver part underneath where you load it says 3Z 69293. On the butt of the wood stock it says Browning Automatic FNA5guy. 10297 posts · Joined 2004. #6 · Dec 7, 2008. The Standard Weight 16ga A5 was discontinued in 1966. Your gun is a 1971 Sweet Sixteen. From about July 1953 the "S" designated the Sweet Sixteen and the "R" (Regular Weight) was designated from 1953 until it was discontionued in 1966. CAUTION: Things may appear closer in the rear view mirror!1416 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Mar 16, 2013. Fjestad's Blue Book states the A-5 Lightweight in 12 ga. began production in 1947. The serial # on the attachment appears to be for a 1946 gun, which would have to be a A-5 Standard weight model. A mint condition A-5 Lightweight 12 ga., w. vent rib is valued at about $1200.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 …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.It is a Browning BPS Hunter 12ga made in 1989 according to the dating chart from their website. 1977-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Serial Number. at the start of each year. 2. Date of Manufacture. 3. BPS Type 192=Hunter Mag. 10ga.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. Model _____ Serial Number _____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 Insider Trading Activity of Brown William P on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksSerial 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.The 7G prefix to your serial number indicates that your Browning light weight 12 gauge auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1967.The value will be between 340-450 dollars for a plain barreled model,and 415-630 dollars for a vent rib barreled model.This is assuming that your shotgun has between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining and a good bore.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.Browning did some screwy combinations of letters and numbers, changing them about every 10 yrs several times. The 2 letters you speak of are USUALLY a letter and a number (4G in the case of my Light 12). Those letters signify "light", Regular, or Magnum, and the gauge. Below them is the formal Serial Number.Aug 8, 2007 · More information re: the Browning A5 Light 12. The serial number is: 68G above the numbers 402XX. The saftey is behind the gold trigger. I talked to the wife's uncle and he told me that he bought the gun to go on a hunting trip to Saltville, Va and never made the trip. He also told me that he never fired or loaded the gun.Browning Owners. Forums > Shotguns > Browning Auto A-5 > ... It looks like a normal Light Twelve made between 1951-'57. The wood is lighter than usual. What am I missing? Rudolph31, Jan 12, 2017 #2. ... What's the serial number so I can date it? Rudolph31, Jan 12, 2017 #4.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.410 • 3" • 28". NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. Item Number 013461602. UPC 023614070214. Gauge 20. Chamber Length 3". Barrel Length 32". Overall Length 49". Length of Pull 14 1/4".Trying to establish a Light Twelve sale value. The gun is in very good condition. ... Stock has light handling marks as the gun was used in hunting. SN is 273302. I looked at the Browning web site for the serial number and it looks like the gun was made in 1949. Attachments. IMG_3205.jpg. 595.9 KB Views: 876. IMG_3204.jpg. 754.6 KB ...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, which I looked up years ago and thought it was a 57 model, serial nimber is 68G 36969. The 16 gauge is a round end while the Light twelve is flat. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!Browning A-5 Light Twelve – 12 Gauge. For sale is a Browning A-5 Light Twelve semi-automatic shotgun in 12 gauge. Serial number- 50904. This shotgun good condition, It features a 14" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, round knob, and modified choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in Belgium in 1965.Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess. 1940-1946 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) 1946+229,000-237,000. 1947 237001-249000.A5guy. 10297 posts · Joined 2004. #6 · Dec 7, 2008. The Standard Weight 16ga A5 was discontinued in 1966. Your gun is a 1971 Sweet Sixteen. From about July 1953 the "S" designated the Sweet Sixteen and the "R" (Regular Weight) was designated from 1953 until it was discontionued in 1966. CAUTION: Things may appear closer in the rear view mirror!There are several publishers who print books on the value of firearms. Some of them are listed below. You can order these at you local bookstore or contact the publisher. Blue Book of Gun Values. 8009 34th Avenue South, Suite 175. Minneapolis, MN 55425. E-Mail: [email protected]. Web Site: www.bluebookinc.com.Maxus Autoloading 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 Maxus is 115.TRAP55. 14167 posts · Joined 2004. #2 · Jul 24, 2021. Bottom of the receiver between the magazine tube, and the loading port. Aim small...Miss small. shootbrownelk, joe45c and Fletch.N. Save Share.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.browning light 12. I have a browning light 12 auto 5 with a serial number that seems to be low. s/n 13523. My grandfather gave me the gun and I was curious if anyone could put a date on it. It is marked that it was made in Belgium. A5 number 13523 left Belgium in 1925. It should have the safety in front of the trigger and the screws should be ...Hi! I have three guns Id like to know an estimated value of, they include: -Remington Model 17 Serial Number 45293 -Browning BAR .270 Safari Serial Number 137NM45717 -Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve Seri … read moreFirst 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 ...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 …Browning serial #s (on A5s amoung others) are confusing and were oft changed due to several global and corporate influences. ... (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 # before the letter became a two digit #, for example 68V 38000, and for the most part ...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. 1990-1993.554 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.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.Browning Auto 5 "Light Twelve" 12 ga. Belgium 1970 Description: ... Serial Number: 70G44979 Bore: 12 GA Condition: USED Metal Condition: GOOD Wood Condition: PRETTY GOOD Bore Condition: clean Action: semi auto Manufacture Date: Circa 1970 . See all listings by DAVE of WKY Print this listing.Thus, a gun with number 1501RT1234 is an A-5, 12 gauge magnum, made in 1976 (see Date Index) and is serial number 1234. After 1975, the number would be 151RT1234, or an A5-12 Magnum, made in 1976, serial number 1234. Serials were to begin with number 1000 each year. TWO MILLIONTH A-5 COMMEMORATIVE.Browning Serial Numbers. BROWNING SERIALIZATION 1975 TO CURRENT: In 1975 Browning began using the two (2) letter code system (located in the middle of the serial number) for determining the year of manufacture. For example "PN" would be "89" indicating 1989. LETTER NUMBER Z 1 Y 2 X 3 W 4 V 5 T 6 R 7 P 8 N 9 M 10. PRE-1975 SERIALIZATION: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 ...Date Historic Information Serial Number Info 1978-1987 In 1975 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. Browning ceased production on the BSS in 1987. 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. BSS Type 158=12 ga.Mag. 3 ...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.1957 BELGIAN BROWNING AUTO-5 A5 LIGHT TWELVE 12 GAUGE 27.5". Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Shipping cost is a flat rate of $39.99. (some very large firearms (example Barrett .50 BMGs) may cost extra to ship) All firearms must be either shipped to a dealer in your state or picked up at our retail ...Browning - A5, Light 12, 12ga. 29 ½" Barrel Choked Full. Vent rib barrel, long tang round knob, butt plate, highest quality 1966 Belgian manufacture. 80% gun which remains very clean and tight, light handling marks in wood from light use.Available for immediate delivery. Inv: 28236. 7 lbs. 8 oz. 14 ½" x 1 ½" x 2 ½".Mar 4, 2023 · While this model has a bit of an odd and particular serial number, the markings on the receiver that designate it as a “Light Twelve” make it a post-WWII production gun likely from the 1960s. Though, I’m open to any insight into the serial number from those more familiar with the Auto-5 family. (Photo: Paul Peterson/Guns.com)Item. Price. BROWNING BUCK MARK MICRO BULL, 22 LR, 4", ULTRAGRIP FX GRIP, 10RD IMPACTGUNS.COM. $315.19 View. $315.19 View. BROWNING BUCK MARK STANDARD URX 22 LONG RIFLE 5.5IN BLACK HANDGUN - 10+1 ROUNDS SPORTSMANS.COM. $319.99 View. $319.99 View. BROWNING BUCK MARK CAMPER .22 LR 5.5 BARREL 10-ROUNDS GRABAGUN.COM.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 ...Dec 24, 2010 · 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.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 gauge 211=Light 12 gauge 221=Sweet 16 …410 • 3" • 28". NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. Item Number 013461602. UPC 023614070214. Gauge 20. Chamber Length 3". Barrel Length 32". Overall Length 49". Length of Pull 14 1/4".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)I have a FN Browning Acier Special C.12 Ser#7122673 the first two numbers ... Browning Light 12,FN, Acier special C-12 23/4, full choke, s... I have a browning Acier special 20ga. Serial number is BZ FN 83830. Any idea on this gun? Age of Belgium Browning A5 12 ga. Semi automatic. ACIER SPECIAL.C.12.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.Hello guys, I just got done cleaning my grandfather's Magnum Twelve and Light Twelve Browning Auto 5's and was curious to find out when they were made. I was able to identify the year the Light Twelve was made but have not had any luck with the Magnum; Browning's website has not been any help with this guy. The serial number is …What is the age of your browning auto light twelve serial number 0g 13450? your browning auto-5 light twelve gauge was made in 1960.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.Pick a model from the left hand menu.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 ...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 ...The demand of new BROWNING LIGHT 12 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. The demand of used BROWNING LIGHT 12 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. Make sure your search is ...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 factory7 steel shot loads.Buy Browning FN Auto-5 A5 A-5 Light Twelve 12 GA Semi-Auto Shotgun MFD 1969 C&R: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Shotguns Shotguns Guns & Firearms All: 1006835007Browning Auto 5 Light 12 Gauge, 28" Vent Rib Modified Barrel, 1959 Vintage ... Model: Auto 5 Light 12 Serial Number: 9G49772 . See all listings by Antique & Modern Firearms, I nc. Print this listing. Click Photo to Enlarge: Guns International #: 101476940 Seller's Inventory #: M20-417Tags Browning Firearms Subjects. Animals ... Where is the serial number on a browning light twelve? Updated: 9/14/2023. Wiki User. ∙ 11y ago. Study now. See answer (1) Best Answer. Copy.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.R. Medina on October 31, 2020: ttn intnl model 1878 s/n 4751. michael v ventimiglia on October 30, 2020: new england firearms ( N G 001039 ) model r22 ultra mini. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020:Find out how to date your Browning firearm by using the serial number found on your gun., I have a Browning Auto-5 Light 12 Gauge that I would like information , Shotguns, Shotgunning, and Shotshell Reloading ..., Pros & Cons. Pros: -Lightweight design makes it ideal for larger groups of people who need to move the gun arou, Hi! 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