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FN manufactured/Browning imported rifles normally had a T (.22LR), or an A or E (.22SH) prefix or somewhere within the serial number. A straight numerical serial number sounds a lot like a FN manufactured/FN Marketed rifle sold overseas, especially if it isn't specifically marked "Browning Arms Company". C Camster Registered Joined Sep 15, 2003.

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The serial number is 12026B. I always suspected it was quite an early model but would love to know for sure. Do you have any idea as to the date of manufacture? Thank you kindly! Sometime between 1958 and 1968?? I would agree with Camster that it's an 8 and not a B. A photo would help. J Jim22LR Registered Joined Dec 1, 2015 4 Posts. 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 start of each year. Jan 17, 2005 · 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 number.

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. Feb 06, 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.

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Browning A-5 Shotgun. Browning Semi-Automatic Five Shotgun (A-5) F.N. production began at serial number 1 in 1902. Prior to 1924, few serial records remain. Post 1958 manufacture dates. FN Browning Model 1905 / 1906 vs. FN Baby Browning: The Model 1905 is often referred to as the Model 1906, generally in the U.S. it is known for its first patent year "1905" while in Europe, 1906 refers to FN's first manufacturing year. This model is also commonly known as the Vest Pocket model.

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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) G = Model 12345 = Serial number. Logon to the Internet and locate the home page of Browning firearms. On their web site the company provides precise charts showing date of manufacture of all of its models according to serial number. Verify the information regarding the A-5. Please note that few A5 serial number records remain on units manufactured from 1903-1939.

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442 Posts #2 · Jul 24, 2012 It's the Browning serial numbering system. 1958 = 8G 1959 = 9G 1960 = 0G Then in 1961 thru 1967 it is 1G thru 7G. 1968 = 68G Shotguns made 1976 and up were Japanese production. You have a 1958 gun. Most barrels will interchange with any receiver. I've never seen one that would not.. Produced by F.N., John M. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. In 1999 Browning issued the "Final Tribute" version featuring engraved scens of John M. Browning, the F.N. Factory and the Browning Brothers first store. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a high-grade wood.

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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. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. 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-Present: In 1976 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. The BT-99 was discontinued in 1995. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code. Browning A-Bolt 280 Rem Description: This is a test fired never hunted Browning A-Bolt.280 Rem bolt action rifle It is a 4+1 shot with a 20" blue carbine barrel with Boss system. One thing I wanted to find is what the various suffixes to the serial numbers mean.

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