Description: Browning Light Twelve A5 shotgun. Made 1952 SN 380259 Belgium made. 25 1/4 Vent Rib barrel with Poly-Choke, Slug to FULL adjustment. Custom Browning work. Gun is in very good condition. Minor wear on bottom of receiver. Forend has minor 3 inch crack that is stable and hard to see. Stock has a few minor dings.It's a Browning Light 12 Belgium Made. The serial number starts as 70G and from what I can tell from Browning web site with that prefix, it in fact was made in 1970 and the G designates it is the lightweight. ... That much money can get a Light 12 with screw in chokes that looks like it may have had a box of shells shot through it.A user asks how to date his Light 12 shotgun by the serial number and the choke mark on the barrel. Other users reply with links to online resources and the …I can't remember what the U or B is The figure with PV is the definitive Belgian proof mark. The crown and E LG mark is Belgian's barrel mark. The 12-70 is 12 gauge, 70MM chamber, or 2 3/4". I thought I had a Browning Auto-5 for the longest time. I hastily read the barrel and saw Browning and stopped.It was shipped to the Browning warehouse in November of 1946 and has a serial number date 1946. It was sold and shipped from Browning to a customer in 1947. The letter dates the gun as a 1947 gun. It is a contender for the earliest (lowest serial number) A5 Light Twelve made.Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo. & Montreal PQ **-Special Steel-20GA-Shells 2 3/4" ELG* symbol with a crown Omega symbol with 20-70 in it 0kg740. I believe I read the Serial # wrong. It looks like it says Z74624. On the receiver part underneath where you load it says 3Z 69293. On the butt of the wood stock it says Browning Automatic FNMay 20, 2017 · A user asks how to date his Light 12 shotgun by the serial number and the choke mark on the barrel. Other users reply with links to online resources and the meaning of the code.When was a Japan Browning A5 Magnum Twelve with serial 03731 PY151 manufactured? The letters PY that are in the middle of your serial number,indicate that your Browning Auto-5 Magnum shotgun was ...First, thanks for helping in advance. I have a Browning Light Twelve, Auto 5, FN shotgun, serial number 47372. It is vented on top, and has quite a bit of engraving in different places. Made in Belgiu … read moreG=light weight 1976-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Auto-5 Type 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gauge 211=Light 12 gauge 221=Sweet 16 231=Light 20 gauge 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 ...It was shipped to the Browning warehouse in November of 1946 and has a serial number date 1946. It was sold and shipped from Browning to a customer in 1947. The letter dates the gun as a 1947 gun. It is a contender for the earliest (lowest serial number) A5 Light Twelve made.When did Browning start making the light 12? The Browning Auto-5 Lightweight (Light 12 and Light 20) was introduced in 12 gauge in 1947 and in 20 gauge in 1958. ... As per the GCA, all firearms manufactured or imported into the United States are required to bear a serial number. What is a Browning Light 12? Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve semi ...Money Orders, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, Layaway. Browning A5 Light Twelve Belgium Made - Excellent and all Original Description: Beautiful Belgium-made A5 Light Twelve was made in 1970. High gloss honey blond furniture with nice dark wood figure. Cosmetically it has and a few scratches and a small handling bump or two.browning arms co ~ light twelve ~ 12 gauge description: a beautiful 1957 production (3g 7218 serial number). it has a wear mark at the end of the barrel and a one by the markings on the barrel by the receiver. there is no rust and the wood is fantastic for a gun this age. 12 gauge price: $1,069.99 chambers: 2 3/4 inch metal condition: very goodNov. 26, 1913. Filed patent on a pump shotgun that would be marketed as the Remington Model 17. It was John M. Browning's last repeater-type shotgun. Jan. 6, 1914. Patents were granted and production began on a semi-automatic 22 caliber rifle. Remington also produced this rifle as the Model 24. Feb. 27, 1917.owner's manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Consumer Information One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (801) 876-2711 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm. Model _____ Serial Number _____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.Cynergy Over & Under Shotgun. The serial number for your firearm is found usually on the receiver. However, refer to your owner's manual if you have difficulty finding it. We have many owner's manuals online . In the serial number code key below, the model number code for your Cynergy is 132.141 posts · Joined 2012. #9 · Aug 25, 2015. Sa-22. Remove the butt plate. Many guns had the last 3 digits of the serial number written on the stock under the butt plate with a yellow crayon. Sometimes these numbers don't match with the serial number and usually indicates a replacement stock.Nov 21, 2007 · Browning Shotguns. A-5 Light 12: Serial Numbers. Jump to Latest Follow 974 views ...BROWNING AUTO-5 SHOTGUN LIGHT 12. SWEET 16 AND 20 GAUGE Schematic is provided for parts identification only and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list part number, part name, caliber, model and serial number. Do not order by key number.Browning A5 My Sweet 16 serial number is 3S 10221 listed on the bottom of the chamber where you put the shells in. The A5 Light twelve, which I looked up years ago and thought it was a 57 model, serial nimber is 68G 36969. The 16 gauge is a round end while the Light twelve is flat. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!The Browning Auto-5 Lightweight (Light 12 and Light 20) was introduced in 12 gauge in 1947 and in 20 gauge in 1958. (The 20 gauge brings a 40% premium on the values below.) It is recoil operated semi-automatic shotgun and comes with a 26, 28, or 30 inch barrel, various chokes, has a gold-plated trigger, a checkered pistol grip stock with either a …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.Jeff Mull. 4710 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Jun 14, 2008. The 5G just means it is a light twelve made in 1965. Most of those mid 60's 12 ga guns sell for 5-600 dollars in good condition. There are a lot of them around and the square knob stock is typically not as sought after as the round knobs. Jeff.That model was introduced in 1958, and the serial number should have a prefix consisting of one or two digits and the letter V. One digit for the years 1958-68, then two for 1968-76. None of these guns should have a serial number on the barrel, though Nigel’s revelation makes anything possible. Rudolph31, Jul 5, 2020. #14.Area Code: 716. $1,200.00. EARLY POST-WAR BELGIAN BROWNING A5 A-5 LIGHT TWELVE SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE 2 3/4” SHOTGUN CIRCA 1950. GI#: 102688285. EARLY POST-WAR BELGIAN BROWNING A5 A-5 LIGHT TWELVE SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE 2 ¾” SHOTGUN CIRCA 1950. 29 ½” Modified choke solid rib barrel stamped “MADE IN BELGIUM”.Value of 12 Gauge Browning Auto 5. 136,012. Hey guys thanks for the help. I have a 12 gauge browning auto 5 I just picked up in a trade and I need to know what its worth. It has a poly choke. It is in good shape. The only number I can seem to find on it is on the reciever and that is b31688. The barrel is in great shape, the wood has a few ...While this model has a bit of an odd and particular serial number, the markings on the receiver that designate it as a “Light Twelve” make it a post-WWII production gun likely from the 1960s. Though, I’m open to any insight into the serial number from those more familiar with the Auto-5 family. (Photo: Paul Peterson/Guns.com)The A-5 "Light Twelve" is a bench mark in Browning history as one of the most reliable semi auto shotguns in history. This old gun dates to 1970 made in Belgium as is the stamp on the side as it is indicated. I recently acquired this shotgun from an elderly lady who's husband passed recently and I was asked to sell this for her to help her ...If the gun has a V71 suffix, then it is a 20ga (V) made in 1971 (71). I have also seen some high-grade FN Superposed 12ga with an S1 suffix (also for 1971), but this is not commonly seen in the US. I suppose the same could apply to FN high-grade 20ga Superposed for 1971 (with a V1 suffix). But this seems to have occurred in 1971, only.Today we get to shoot a John M Browning Classic. The FN Browning Auto 5 Shotgun. What a wonderful symphony of mechanical engineering and design.Channel T Shi...TRAP55. 14167 posts · Joined 2004. #2 · Jul 24, 2021. Bottom of the receiver between the magazine tube, and the loading port. Aim small...Miss small. shootbrownelk, joe45c and Fletch.N. Save Share.1 Posts. #717 · Jul 25, 2020. Just was gifted a Browning sweet 16 from my dad. Basically new and perhaps fired one box of shells total in its life. Serial number is S 84531. I was going to get some shells and give it a whirl to insure proper function.The matching serial numbers is important in valuing a firearm. When we say original, however, we are talking about whether or not the finish on the gun (mostly the metal) is original and not refinished. ... Browning A5 Light 12 gauge barrel - Skeet choke (Belgium) Need 12 gauge Browning Belgium value and model number.The Browning Light Twelve is a lighter weight Browning A5 with a fixed FULL choke and a 2 3/4 -inch chamber that was made in Belgium. ... Serial number: 7G91716. UPC: GDC0000109249: Gauge: 12 GA ...The Browning light weight 12 gauge shotgun was made by FN for browning from 1947-1976.These shotguns were also made by Miroku of Japan from 1976-1998.If you would supply a serial number to your ...browning 12 gauge shotgun for sale and auction. Buy a browning 12 gauge shotgun online. Sell your browning 12 gauge shotgun for FREE today on GunsAmerica!The serial numbers for Bobcat equipment is placed in several different locations on different types of machines, according to Bobcat. The Operation and Maintenance manual for each ...Browning Age Lookup. To find the year of proof of your (Post 1975) Browning or Miroku shotgun you'll need to find the Serial Number. On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever…. and on Semi-Autos somewhere on the receiver…. In the Serial number there are two letters together - This is your date code.The demand of new BROWNING A5 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. The demand of used BROWNING A5 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. Make sure your search is specific enough ...John Cockerill was a British Industrialist whose company supplied high quality steel to Fabrique Nationale (FN) which was the maker of the A-5. The Cockerill name was first used on Browning barrels stamped "cockerill steel". The steel was a very strong quality that met the proofing requirements of guns that were shooting smokeless powder.Example: 6556S2 = A 1962 Superposed 12 ga. shotgun with serial number 6556. This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.A truly sought-after classic in the world of semi-auto shotguns, this Browning A5 Light Twenty should continue to be an excellent long-term investment as well! SOLD Manufacturer: Browning (Belgium) Model: A5 Light Twenty Serial Number: 72Z 72729 Barrel Length: 28" (27.5") Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: ExcellentThe Browning Light Twelve is a lighter weight Browning A5 with a fixed FULL choke and a 2 3/4 -inch chamber that was made in Belgium. ... Serial number: 7G91716. UPC: GDC0000109249: Gauge: 12 GA ...Browning FN Auto-5 Light Twelve A-5 12 Gauge 29.5" Blue Semi-Auto Shotgun, MFD 1963 C&R. Phone:805.285.0715; ... FN in Belgium for Browning. Model: Auto-5 Light Twelve. Serial Number: ... The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front. The left of the receiver is marked "Light Twelve / BROWNING" and with a bust ...With the serial number that you provided,your Browning auto-5 12 gauge shotgun was made by FN of Belguim for Browning in 1947. 35354 browning 12 gage semi automatic shotgun? Yes.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.Hello guys, I just got done cleaning my grandfather's Magnum Twelve and Light Twelve Browning Auto 5's and was curious to find out when they were made. I was able to identify the year the Light Twelve was made but have not had any luck with the Magnum; Browning's website has not been any help with this guy. The serial number is …To find out about your gun's serial number simply click on your firearm. Historical Letters Available. Give us a call at 800-333-3288 to learn more about how you can add a piece of history to your Browning firearm. Born in 1855, John M. Browning dedicated his life to inventing revolutionary firearms that were desitned to shape the future.A user asks how to date his Light 12 shotgun by the serial number and the choke mark on the barrel. Other users reply with links to online resources and the meaning of the code.After all, the utility of the firearm should supersede the original finish on something like this. So, there's all of that. If you're considering a total refinish job on the wood and metal, you might as well go the extra mile and pick up a 12 ga. 2 3/4" barrel with interchangeable choke tubes. It will run you between $300-$500 for one.Browning first used the "L" prefix for the Light Twelve in 1954 and only used it through 1955. In 1956, they changed it to a "G" prefix for the Lightweight shotguns. The serial number range for 1954 - 1955 was L42000 - L83000. Thanks for the reply, Bert. I attached a photo with what I was describing.BROWNING MAXUS® AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner's manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Customer Service One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (800) 333-3288 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your firearm.Pick a model from the left hand menu.Find out how to date your Browning firearm by using the serial number found on your gun. This page provides a list of firearms and their serial number configurations, as well as links to owner's manuals and historical information.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.Find prices for BROWNING LIGHT 12 BELGIUM to help when appraising. Instant price guides to discover the market value for BROWNING LIGHT 12 BELGIUM. ... Browning Light Twelve Shotgun: Belgium, C. 1958-67. . 12 gauge, serial number 8G27836, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forend, blued finish, receiver. A Virginia & Truckee Railroad double.928 posts · Joined 2005. #11 · Oct 5, 2009 (Edited) If you go to the Browning web site you can find the full history of the A5 and a listing of ALL the serial numbers. By the way the Browning automatic shotgun was patented in 1900 and first produced by FN in 1903. Like.The light twelve refers to this shotgun being a light weight model of the Browning auto-5 shotgun.The difference in weight was 10oz. What is the value of a belgium made browning auto light serial ...Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. M-standard weight G=light weight 1976-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. Auto-5 Type 151=Magnum 12 gauge 161=Magnum 20 gauge 211=Light 12 gauge 221=Sweet 16 …The Browning Light Twelve is a lightweight variant of the classic Auto 5 designed by John Browning back in 1898. The Browning Auto 5 was the first-ever mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun and has seen extensive use by sportsmen nationwide for over a century. This Light Twelve is in good condition and has a vent rib barrel with fixed full choke ...There is a Browning forum here and those guys would be the ones to ask....good luck. The receiver has the attributes (gold trigger, cut-off, etc) of a 50’s-60’s era A5 but the serial number/L letter above does not match any of the references that I have (pre and post WW2). The raw serial number shown would place the dating in the 1920’s ...A5guy. 10297 posts · Joined 2004. #6 · Dec 7, 2008. The Standard Weight 16ga A5 was discontinued in 1966. Your gun is a 1971 Sweet Sixteen. From about July 1953 the "S" designated the Sweet Sixteen and the "R" (Regular Weight) was designated from 1953 until it was discontionued in 1966. CAUTION: Things may appear closer in the rear view mirror!Mar 17, 2022 · I've been able to figure out the year of two of them (1958 and 1971) but I am stumped on the third. He has the box which shows it as a Browning Automatic Light 12 in 12 ga, 28" barrel, Skeet choke, Vented rib, Grade I serial number 5G143. It has a round knob. He said it was a 72 purchased in 73. I had him verify that was the serial number on ...Feb 27, 2011 · The 3G is the date code for 1963. Very nice gun it will serve you well for many years. The Browning Auto 5's do need regular maintence though, About every 15 years or so have it cleaned and re-lubed other than that just regular barrel cleaning after shooting.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.It’s not a Belgium made gun. This is an American Browning made by Remington. Just because it’s a round knob doesn’t mean it’s a Belgium. There are a few ways to tell that’s it’s an American Browning. 1. Serial number is on the side of the receiver. 2. Receiver has a bead blasted look on the top. 3.That serial number was manufactured in 1962 and is correct for the Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 shotgun. Gold plate on the trigger is normal, but not anywhere else. [email protected] 7G prefix to your serial number indicates that your Browning light weight 12 gauge auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1967.The value will be between 340-450 dollars for a plain barreled model,and 415-630 dollars for a vent rib barreled model.This is assuming that your shotgun has between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining and a good bore.Feb 17, 2024 · 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 [ show]Value of the gun 12 gauge automatic Browning shotgun light 12 made in Belgium. 13,570. How do I find the value of a Belgian made Browning 12 gauge shotgun. browning. answer share. #2. SetPoint. 6 years ago. Overall it appears to be in good condition for being made in 1958.Hi! I have three guns Id like to know an estimated value of, they include: -Remington Model 17 Serial Number 45293 -Browning BAR .270 Safari Serial Number 137NM45717 -Browning Auto 5 Light Twelve Seri …To facilitate research, the authors have prepared a quick reference chart on the last page of the book which directs the reader immediately to the page in where to find a specific serial number. 6- Proofmarks: A historical review of the Belgian proofing system, as well as a detailed account of each proofmark and explanation as found on Auto-5 ( A-5 ) shotguns.browning light 12. I have a browning light 12 auto 5 with a serial number that seems to be low. s/n 13523. My grandfather gave me the gun and I was curious if anyone could put a date on it. It is marked that it was made in Belgium. A5 number 13523 left Belgium in 1925. It should have the safety in front of the trigger and the screws should be ...I have a FN Browning Acier Special C.12 Ser#7122673 the first two numbers ... Browning Light 12,FN, Acier special C-12 23/4, full choke, s... I have a browning Acier special 20ga. Serial number is BZ FN 83830. Any idea on this gun? Age of Belgium Browning A5 12 ga. Semi automatic. ACIER SPECIAL.C.12.If your browning has a 0G prefix to that serial number then it is a light twelve made in 1960. The value is 450-600 dollars in the condition you describe.If it has a vent rib barrel then it is ...BROWNING 12 GAUGE MODEL A5 LIGHT 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN Serial number 68G52135 on bottom of the receiver, made in Belgium, 28 in. barrel marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO. & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM, receiver marked BROWNING LIGHT TWELVE with additional floral patterns, barrel is choked IM., chambered 2 3/4 in. shells, raised ...3005 Arnold-Tenbrook Road. Arnold, Missouri 63010-4728. 800-322-4626. Service Inquiries. Browning Customer Service. One Browning Place. Morgan, UT 84050. 800-333-3288. Canadian Customers.The Browning Auto-5 Lightweight (Light 12 and Light 20) was introduced in 12 gauge in 1947 and in 20 gauge in 1958. (The 20 gauge brings a 40% premium on the values below for FN models.) It is recoil operated semi-automatic shotgun and comes with a 22, 26, 28, or 30 inch barrel, various chokes, has a gold-plated trigger, a checkered pistol grip ...For sale is a Browning A-5 Light Twelve semi-automatic shotgun in 12 gauge. Serial number-L52064. This shotgun features a 14 1/4" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, and a fixed full choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in 1955. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil ...1979 Browning A-5 Light Twelve This Browning A5 12 gauge Semi Auto shotgun will be a great addition to any firearms collection. ... Serial Number: 06827RN211 . Add to Cart. SOLD Have one like this to sell? Categories: Shotguns, Used Tags: 12 Gauge, A-5, Browning. Related Products Sale!BROWNING MAXUS® AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner's manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Customer Service One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (800) 333-3288 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your firearm.That model was introduced in 1958, and the serial number should have a prefix consisting of one or two digits and the letter V. One digit for the years 1958-68, then two for 1968-76. None of these guns …This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. S=12 gauge V=20 gauge F=28 gauge J=.410 bore: 1976-1986: In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.The true Browning (FN) gun will have the serial number un, The serial number can be located on different parts of the shotgun, such as the receiver or barrel, dep, Browning first used the "L" prefix for the Light Twelve in 1954 and only used, Browning FN Light Twelve Dating Help Needed. Tags acier browning a-5. Jump to Latest Fol, The right side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING AUTO_5 , Browning first used the "L" prefix for the Light Twelve in 1954 and , Belgium browning light 12 serial no 93834. 10,687 10.7K. ... The lightweight 12ga Auto 5 wasn', Light Mode; menu Log in Sign up Home. Forums. Firearms, This was then preceded by the serial number beginnin, Big Jack. 1797 posts · Joined 1998. #8 · Apr 22, 2008. I, The Insider Trading Activity of BROWN ANDREW J on Markets Insider. Ind, Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: LIGHT TWELVE Serial Number: 66, You’ve found a gorgeous 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air for sale. , owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Br, it is a 1930 model don't know value. Serial number 82624 12, The Insider Trading Activity of Brown William P on Markets Insider, The Light Twelve has a gold trigger, and it has a serial numb, The receiver is marked "Light Twelve" on the s.