Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers

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 200: 1948 200: 1949 200: 1950 200: 1951 300: 1952: F.N. Took over production of the.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on serial numbers and dates of manufacture are accurate, records on early production models such as the Auto-5 and Superposed shotguns were not included due to.
Belgian Browning Auto 5 Semi-Automatic 20 Gauge ShotgunManufactured in 1962. 2 3/4' chamber, improved cylinder choke, and 14 1/4' LOP.

The Remington-built Browning A5s in 12-gauge had serial numbers prefaced with a B, 20-gauges a C and 16-gauges an A. A1830 would have been made in the fall of 1940.

12-16-2011, 03:54 PM

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers Pictures

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers Identification

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.
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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/serialnumberblockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/BrowningA5leftside.jpg