[redrider13]

I have two A-5's in front of me and after looking at browning's website, I only found my self more confused. If someone could please help me with this real quick.

Numbers:
B38xxx
5M15xxx

Thanks!

[kman]

Browning A-5 Shotgun

this is what i found hope it helps
my number on mine is 69v made in 69 , browning is hard to date.
391xxx

the way i have the number layed out above is how it should look year 69 code v all explained in links above and below



http://proofhouse.com/browning/58_dating_sys.htm

[scchokedaddy]

5m-1965 standard weight b model is an american browning produced by remingtonfrom 1940thru 1947 similar to remington model 11 but with magazine cutoffand different engraving.aprox. 38000 manu. got this info from the blue book of gun values. decent enough guns not collectors just good shooters. some parts will interchange most wont good luck and enjoy God Bless Sam

[odies dad]

How about one that doesn't fit the mold.
A5 Light 12 serial number 61 (in smaller font) 323xx (in larger font) no letters where the chart says there should be one. It is a Belgian made model.

[Mooseman684]

"Need help dating two A-5's ..."

You should date 1 Woman...2-A5's dont equal a "10"...LOL
(Sorry , I coldnt resist...)

[Whootsinator]

Oh dangit Moose, I clicked on the thread hoping no one beat me to it!

[Mooseman684]

I gotcha this time...LOL

[samuel]

It must be warming up in Alaska,moosemans brain is thawed out! ,,,sam.

[Tha Dave]

Dateing two A-5's? Do they know about each other? Remember wives and girl friends are great as long as they never meet. lol

[scchokedaddy]

Quote:       Originally Posted by odies dad

How about one that doesn't fit the mold. A5 Light 12 serial number 61 (in smaller font) 323xx (in larger font) no letters where the chart says there should be one. It is a Belgian made model.

odies dad where is saftey located on this weapon? Am trying to find out through other people who like these fine guns date on yours Sam

[odies dad]

The safety is a push through behind the trigger.

[scchokedaddy]

odies dad is it possible to get pic of serial num.?

[odies dad]

I don't have a camera that will take a decent closeup.
The SN is 61323xx. The 61 is about 2/3 the size of the rest of the numbers. There is a large 1 above all of these numbers. No letters are in the sequence. This is the number that is on the bottom of the receiver in front of the loading gate. The same number is on the original barrel.

[scchokedaddy]

I have been asked twice if the 6 could be a G. Seeing as I cant look myself, I'll have to ask you. Not doubting you but sometimes these letter number combos can be tricky. Still searching other peoplke for answer. Good Luck and God Bless Happy Holidays

[odies dad]

No, it is definitely a 6. The barrel is stamped the same way.
I'm hoping to find a decent forearm cheap at one of the gun shows I am heading to this weekend. I don't really want a new one because it won't match the stock and I can't afford to replace both.