Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge S Serial Number Identification#

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge S Serial Number Identification

Auto-5 Type 151Magnum 12 gauge 161Magnum 20 gaugeThe Browning Auto-5 Sweet 16 lightweight, 16-gauge shotgun, began production in 1937 and it. M-standard weight Glight weight 1976-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. Shotgun with a serial number of 1000. Example: 69G1000 A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.

26 1/2 SxS 20 gauge shotgun barrels Drillings Double Barrel Rifles or.What I noticed from the Stoeger Arms ad that struck me as interesting was that you could have an 'American Browning' in 20 gauge as early as the 1940's while FN would not produce a 20 gauge for Browning until 1958.Do you think that Remington received the contract during this time frame as a default due to their earlier production of the Browning designed shotgun in the early 1900's?Thanks, and I hope we can put together more information to help fill in the gaps in my knowledge as well as produce a clearer understanding of the 'American Browning' of the 1940's.Thanks again for the input. During this same time period, Remington had a contract to produce the 'American Made Browning' from around 1940 to 1947-48.Stoeger offers the combination of quality, styling and value in every shotgun. Importation of FN produced Brownings to the United States began around 1946-1947. Auto-5 Type: 151Magnum 12 gauge 161Magnum 20 gauge 211Light 12 gauge 221Sweet 16 231Light 20 gauge Date of Manufacture is a two digit code: Z1, Y2, X3, W4, V5, T6, R7, P8, N9, M0 Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.So what I have learned so far is that FN in Belgium quite producing the Browning Shotgun around May 1940 time frame when the Germans invaded and that some records indicate that after the Allied forces liberated parts of Europe, FN began production of the Browning shotgun around 1944. Is there any way that you could expand page 58 so that we could read the far right side of the page? My mind is now wondering what is the earliest advertisement we could find for the 'American Browning' as this ad from Stoeger appears to be at the end of the Remington contract run around 1948.In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.

While the value may not be significant in terms of dollars it is certainly a significant piece of history.I look forward to finding some great examples for future shooting/collecting in the 12, 16, and 20 gauge as they will make for a great story as a link from pre-war to post war production of the FN Browning.Anyone with photos of their 'American Browning'?You will have to paste in your browser as it would not highlight for a quick link.Thanks for your reply! I started picking up a few Brownings a few years ago and I had several opportunities to buy some 'American Brownings' at some reasonable prices. Although many people do say that this 'American Browning' is not a collectible I would politely disagree and suggest that it is a historical firearm linking two great firearms manufacturers together during one of the most significant events of world history. (Link posted below) I knew this was not a new topic of discussion for a majority of those well acquainted with the production of the 'American Browning' when I posted this thread. Whatever I find of interest I will post back here.I also found this topic on the 'American Browning' that was discussed in another forum on Shotgun World.

If you have time could you send a photo of the 'scroll work' engraving on the sides of the receiver. I am not familiar with the Remington designations. Can you tell me why the DMM-2=8/43 means it is a replacement barrel.

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers