Browning a5 magnum serial numbers

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.

Browning a5 magnum serial numbers. 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.

#2 · Oct 3, 2008. Welcome to the forum. I can't specifically answer for the A5, but in the U.S. serial numbers were not required prior to 1968. As for other countries, well.... I sure …

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:A5 Hunter. View Hi-Res Image. Autoloading shotgun ready for hunting. Features include a gloss walnut stock, fiber-optic front sight, humpback receiver and recoil-operated kinematic drive. FIND A DEALER TO PURCHASE. $1,669.99 - $2,049.99.The Insider Trading Activity of Browne Colin on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies Stocks6V - 6 meaning 1966, the year your gun was made. The number following it is the actual serial number of the gun. The ball or round knob grip is just the style of the day. Browning serial #s (on A5s amoung others) are confusing and were oft changed due to several global and corporate influences.What is my Browning A5 Magnum worth? Jump to Latest Follow ... I have a A5 Magnum 12 that I am unable to find it's year and value using serial number. Hoping someone can help me out. The serial number is 01701 on top row of numbers followed by PWXXX on bottom row.Serial Number Example: 01001RT151. This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. 1999: The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999.

From what I've been able to tell, this is a very early model Browning A5, made in Belgium with a serial number of 977 putting it in the first year of manufacture, 1903. All the early Belgian markings are …The production of the A-Bolt bolt action rifle began in 1985. In 1994, Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) and with it the A-Bolt II. The A-Bolt II Model is currently in production. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual.The production of the B-2000 Automatic Shotgun began in late 1973. Production ceased in 1980. To locate your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. Date. Historic Information. Serial Number Info. 1974-1975. 1968 started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by ... In the serial number code key below, the model number code for your new version A5 is 116. ... Browning One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050 ... This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the “Final Tribute” version in 1999. 1. Serial Number at the start of each year. 2. Date of Manufacture 3. Auto-5 Type ; Where is the serial ...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.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.

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 …Serial Number Example: 01001RT151. This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. 1999: The Auto-5 will be discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999.554 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.The Insider Trading Activity of Brown Terry S. on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksAnswer: The serial number found on your gun can tell you when your gun was manufactured. To find where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online . We have also developed a section called, "Date Your Gun" in the Services section to help you read the serial number for your gun.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.

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2. 1937 Sweet Sixteen 3 Shot Pawn shop. 3. 1938 Sweet Sixteen 3 Shot Pawn shop. 4. 1947 X Series 16ga 3 Shot Gunbroker. 5. 1947 X Series Unmarked Sweet Sixteen - (the one that got me started) Cabelas. Total investment approx. $2500.00. I would show you pictures but "when you've seen one A5 you've seen them all."Aug 6, 2006 · Browning A5 serial decode please. 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. It's Belium made according to the barrel. 12 ga magnum vent rib with the round ball grip on the stock. I have a 16 gauge A5 with the serial number stamped on the front of reciever near the feed. it is as follows: 1R. 70581. the 1R is above the 70581. I am unsure if this is a 1961 model "standard or older. On the right side of barrel it reads: Made in Belgium. on the left side of barrel it reads: ** special steel-16 gauge-2 3/4 shells-.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.

I think the serial number reference on the Browning website is screwy, especially for early guns. 5V is a 1965 12 ga Magnum. Starting in 1968 the numbers …I have a browning a5 12 gauge magnum serial number 70V66754 - so a '70 model - One one side is Browning Arms Co. St. Louis & Montreal - under that Made in Belgium further towards the back it is stamped 1Kg 300 12-75 18 4. Under that VL 77468 - on the opposite side it is stamped *SPECIAL STEEL-12 GUAGE-SHELLS 3".Anyways, I just bought a Belgian A5 Light Twenty but it has a few curious traits. First off, the serial number is 5Z 95571. Not exactly sure what to make of the "Z". I've seen some things say it was the "lightweight" designation for these years but most things say "G" was the lightweight designation. (FWIW, I do think this is a light twenty.)Jul 3, 2012 · This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with the number 1 in 1903. The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number ... #2 · Oct 3, 2008. Welcome to the forum. I can't specifically answer for the A5, but in the U.S. serial numbers were not required prior to 1968. As for other countries, well.... I sure …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:#1 · Jul 3, 2012 (Edited by Moderator) This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with the number 1 in 1903. The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga.In 76 was when Browning first had the A5 made in Miraku, Japan. For the most part they are not as valuable as the Belgium made A5. Ones are going anywhere from 800 to 900 in the 99% and with everything including the original box . If the gun does not have choke tubs it is probably the correct time period. If it does have tubes then it is post ...

2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Jan 11, 2022. I have a Browning Light 12 Auto 5 that I'm having problems dating. The Serial number is L 83816. Based on Browning's Serial number charts the Light Twelve serial numbers ended in 1955 with L 83000 and in 1956 started with a G prefix with a different SN range. What am I missing?

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.Writer Bio. The date of manufacture of a Browning A-5--sometimes known as the "Auto-5"--can be determined by means of the serial number of the unit. It only takes a few minutes to locate the number and learn when the weapon was manufactured.I have a browning a5 12 gauge magnum serial number 70V66754 - so a '70 model - One one side is Browning Arms Co. St. Louis & Montreal - under that Made in Belgium further towards the back it is stamped 1Kg 300 12-75 18 4. Under that VL 77468 - on the opposite side it is stamped *SPECIAL STEEL-12 GUAGE-SHELLS 3".Feb 4, 2022 · 3505 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Feb 5, 2022. The serial number does look strange. But assuming it’s correct, the gun wasn’t made in 1958. Supposedly they went to a two-digit year beginning in 1968, but I have heard that didn’t happen right away. I think this gun is early 1968. The flat top safety debuted in 1960, and the square knob ... 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: C=Hi Power This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi Power pistol with a serial number of 1000. T258001-261000 C=Hi Power: 1976-1997LIGHT TWELVE. USED. $900.99. Firearms don’t get much more iconic than John Moses Browning’s legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the “Humpback” for its distinctive ...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. 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:

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The right side of the barrel is marked “* SPECIAL STEEL – 20 GA. SHELLS 3″”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front. The left of the receiver is marked “Magnum Twenty / BROWNING” and with a bust portrait of John Browning. The receiver has tasteful Grade I engraving. Barrel Length: 27 1/2″, Vent-Rib SHOTGUNS: SEMI-AUTO, MISC. - CURRENT / RECENT MFG. SPECIAL EDITIONS, COMMEMORATIVES, & LIMITED MFG. Finding the Blue Book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. This site provides values and information on firearms …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. F.N. A-5 Production resumes. H = Standard Wgt. L = Lightweight. M = Standard Wgt.The date of manufacture of a Browning A-5--sometimes known as the "Auto-5"--can be determined by means of the serial number of the unit. It only takes a few minutes to …3505 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Feb 5, 2022. The serial number does look strange. But assuming it’s correct, the gun wasn’t made in 1958. Supposedly they went to a two-digit year beginning in 1968, but I have heard that didn’t happen right away. I think this gun is early 1968. The flat top safety debuted in 1960, and the square knob ...A5 Sweet Sixteen. View Hi-Res Image. 16 gauge autoloading shotgun with humpback receiver. Gloss walnut stock, fiber-optic sight, Ergo Balanced, recoil-operated Kinematic Drive and Invector-DS interchangeable choke tubes. FIND A DEALER TO PURCHASE. $1,979.99 - $1,979.99.Feb 20, 2020 · Among the proof marks there is a date code we could use to date your gun, but since 1958 the year has become part of the serial number. The first one or (if post 1967) two digits are the year, followed by a “V”, then the serial number. So if yours reads “7V9” that would be the 9th Magnum manufactured in 1967. You can remove the tape now. The date of manufacture of a Browning A-5--sometimes known as the "Auto-5"--can be determined by means of the serial number of the unit. It only takes a few minutes to … ….

The reason being, Browning’s repeater was first built by Fabroque Nationale (FN) in Belgium. Then the manufacturing of the Auto-5 was taken over by the Japanese gunmaker Miroku, which continues to make Browning’s Citori. Most hunters will tell you that the Belgian-made Auto-5 was the superior gun.Park trailers and manufactured homes have identifying tags usually referred to as labels or plates that display information, such as the manufacturer, serial number or vehicle iden...LIGHT TWELVE. USED. $900.99. Firearms don’t get much more iconic than John Moses Browning’s legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the “Humpback” for its distinctive ...A5guy. 10297 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Dec 2, 2005. The gun is a 20 gauge Browning Auto 5 Lightweight made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. It was made in 1976 (76Z). That year Browning made two versions of the A5 20 Gauge,the Lightweight and the 3" Magnum (76X). The barrel is measured from the chamber to the muzzle.The barrel says Browning Arms company st.Louis Mo Unless I'm missing something, the serial number info on the Browning website does not give me an answer? Did barrel's follow a different ser# system after the …When Browning stopped serializing 12ga A5's with numbers only in 1954, the last SN was 447750 - nowhere near 6,360,676. Then, Browning stamped one of 2 SN …My BAR .270 Win is a M69 serial. Has Patent Pending on side of barrel. So it is a very early MFG unit. It is a Grade II (has Elk and Pronghorn engraving) I bought this rifle for $320.00 back in 1993. In 1995 I met Mr. Kleinguenther (KDF Firearms) at a gun show in San Antonio, TX I was so impress with his knowledge and quality of his gunsmith ...The Insider Trading Activity of Browne Colin on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksArea Code: 417. $799.00. 1984 Belgium Browning A5 Gold Classic 12 Ga #460 of 500. GI#: 102230867. SALE PENDING. Condition: Pre-owned Manufacture Date: 1984 Serial Number: 211GC460 Manufacturer: Browning (FN Belgium) Model: A5 Gold Classic Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge Chambers: 2-3/4 in. Acti ...Click for more info. Browning a5 magnum serial numbers, #2 · May 14, 2017. To my understanding, the letter "V" represents a Magnum chamber. Check the barrel stamping--if it is chambered for 3" shells, that would seem to be …, Apr 12, 2010 · 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. , Feed system. Two or four round tubular magazine, plus 1 in the chamber. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998., Anyways, I just bought a Belgian A5 Light Twenty but it has a few curious traits. First off, the serial number is 5Z 95571. Not exactly sure what to make of the "Z". I've seen some things say it was the "lightweight" designation for these years but most things say "G" was the lightweight designation. (FWIW, I do think this is a light twenty.), 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 European and U.S. mfg. guns, and after the year code on Japanese mfg.) the configuration of a model can also be determined. For example, S/N 611RP2785 would be a Model B-2000 ..., I have a Belgium barrel, 12ga vent rib mod choke, ser# B25334. I'm trying to figure out when it was produced? The barrel says Browning Arms company st.Louis Mo Unless I'm missing something, the serial number info on the Browning website does not give me an answer?, 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 …, 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 European and U.S. mfg. guns, and after the year code on Japanese mfg.) the configuration of a model can also be determined. For example, S/N 611RP2785 would be a Model B-2000 ... , The Insider Trading Activity of Browne Colin on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies Stocks, 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), Generally, we charge a 20% restocking fee unless the fault was entirely our own. Returns must be initiated within seven (7) days of receiving your product. Make: Browning (Miroku) -Model: Auto-5 Magnum Twelve -Caliber/Cartridge: 12-Gauge - 3 in -Serial Number: 04588PY151 (MFD 1982) -Barrel Length: 30 in. Full -Finish/color: Blued / Black gloss ..., 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., A5 Hunter - 20 Gauge. View Hi-Res Image. 2024 SHOT Show Special – Lightweight, autoloading 20 gauge shotgun ready for hunting. Features include a compact 20 gauge receiver, walnut stock with gloss finish, and recoil-operated kinematic drive. FIND A DEALER TO PURCHASE. $1,979.99 - $1,979.99., , The A-500R shotgun was introduced in 1987 and discontinued in 1993. It was a short recoil 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. 1987-1993., The serial number L52789 indicates that you have a Browning light weight model,auto-5 shotgun which was made in the year 1955. What is the value and year built of a Browning A-5 12 ga magnum with serial number 9V 16244?, what is the value of a 1952 A-5 browning shotgun. Serial number is XXXXX It is a belguim made, hand etched, special steel, singl barrell shotgun. semi auto or single shot. short or long shells. all features still operate and function perfectly. it is in good to great shape. it has few minor nicks in the stock but rest of gun is almost mint. still can …, The production of the A-Bolt bolt action rifle began in 1985. In 1994, Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) and with it the A-Bolt II. The A-Bolt II Model is currently in production. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual., The serial number L52789 indicates that you have a Browning light weight model,auto-5 shotgun which was made in the year 1955. What is the value and year built of a Browning A-5 12 ga magnum with serial number 9V 16244?, GA residents are subject to 8% sales tax. 1968 Belgium Browning A5 Magnum Twenty 20 Ga. Description: Condition: Pre-owned. Manufacture Date: 1968. Serial Number: 7X2851. Manufacturer: Browning (Belgium) Model: A5 Magnum Twenty. Caliber/Gauge: 20 ga., If you own a Whirlpool appliance, whether it’s a washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher, you may come across the need to find its serial number. Other Whirlpool appliances ma..., what is the value of a 1952 A-5 browning shotgun. Serial number is XXXXX It is a belguim made, hand etched, special steel, singl barrell shotgun. semi auto or single shot. short or long shells. all features still operate and function perfectly. it is in good to great shape. it has few minor nicks in the stock but rest of gun is almost mint. still can …, The 28" barrel measures 27.559 inches. Just to confuse us and keep us guessing, Browning Dealers could custom order any barrel length the customer wanted. A 29" A5 barrel could be factory original or custom cut and choked by a gunsmith. The only way to know for sure is to call Browning and hope they have a record of the original order., Jul 3, 2012 · This guide is for the Browning A5 16 gauge only. Browning 12ga numbers began with the number 1 in 1903. The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number ... , Browning Service Department One Browning Place commerce regulations. Arnold, Missouri 6301 0-9406 Phone: 1-800-322-4626 Canadian Customers call or write: Browning Canada Sports Ltd./Ltee, 561 7 Chemin St-François St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1 W6 Phone: (514) 333-7261 When returning your firearm for servicing, you must do the following: a., Feb 10, 2009 · 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. , A5 Hunter - 20 Gauge. $1,979.99. NEW GAUGE. A5 Lightning. $1,849.99-$1,929.99. The all-new Browning A5 is built to be the most reliable, fastest cycling, best performing and softest shooting recoil-operated (yes, recoil-operated) semi-auto shotgun on the planet., Apr 12, 2010 · 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. , The Browning Auto-5 shotgun accepted 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge shotgun shells. An estimated 2,700,000 Browning Auto-5 shotguns have been produced, while 850,000 Remington Model 11 shotguns were made. Several thousand Savage Model 720 shotguns were produced, but the exact number was not recorded., The easiest way to prevent an avocado from browning is to eat the whole thing in one sitting, but if you just want a couple of slices, a thin coating of oil can prevent the rest fr..., 23 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Sep 22, 2004. I'm trying to date my dad's old (but very reliable) auto 5 20 ga. I can't find the serial number on the Browning website. Its a Belgian, with the number is "0Z" on the first line, then 39XXX on the second on the underside of the receiver. While I'll never let it go, I'm also interested in the value., No, I'm saying that the 20 gauge Auto-5 debuted in 1958. There was a Remington, "American Browning" in that gauge made during the war, but I don't think you have one of those. The date on these is very easy to determine. There's a prefix to the serial number consisting of single digit (1958-1967) for the year, and a Z model code., SERIAL NUMBER. The serial number of your A5 shotgun is found on the right side of the receiver, below the bolt release button. Record this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual for future reference.