In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. Auto-5 Type: 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gauge 211=Light 12 gauge 221=Sweet 16 231=Light 20 gauge 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; Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Description: Made in Belgium in 1970. Barrel is 26 inch with a vent rib and choked IC. Gun is 99% condition. Barrel and wood are perfect condition, receiver has minor handling marks. Please include $50 for shipping. SOLD Manufacturer: Browning Model: Auto 5 Serial Number: 70Z 53301 Chambers: 2 3/4 Condition: 99% Metal.
I'm trying to put a date on the A-5 I inherited from my Grand Father. I'm guessing it was manufactured in 1937 but have nothing to prove that. Nobody in the family knew GrandPa had a gun and Brownings website only goes back to 1940. Also wonder if anyone can provide information on the markings found on the receiver? Barrel is marked 'Browning Arms Company St. Louis M.O. any information you guys and give me would be greatly appreciated.
Darn! can't post attachments. Here is a link to some photos. Serial number is blocked out but is 6 digits.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...armersmark.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...blockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...A5leftside.jpg
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Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers
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I'm trying to put a date on the A-5 I inherited from my Grand Father. I'm guessing it was manufactured in 1937 but have nothing to prove that. Nobody in the family knew GrandPa had a gun and Brownings website only goes back to 1940. Also wonder if anyone can provide information on the markings found on the receiver? Barrel is marked 'Browning Arms Company St. Louis M.O. any information you guys and give me would be greatly appreciated.
Darn! can't post attachments. Here is a link to some photos. Serial number is blocked out but is 6 digits.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/armersmark.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/serialnumberblockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/BrowningA5leftside.jpg
Darn! can't post attachments. Here is a link to some photos. Serial number is blocked out but is 6 digits.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/armersmark.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/serialnumberblockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/BrowningA5leftside.jpg