Help with Browning 12 Ga. semi auto

ZUKEBABY

March 06, 2004 07:53

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some info on a Browning 12 gauge semi-auto I had gotten from my uncle, age, value and such. Serial # B343XX Squared-off handle on the buttstock not the rounded (broom stick type), 2 barrels a 28" and a 32". If any other info is needed let me know what other markings to look for.
Thanks a bunch!

0

• 

  Bert H.

  March 06, 2004 10:14

  Hello ZUKEBABY...
  
  What you have is a Remington produced Browning that was made during the period shortly after WW II. During the War, firearms production in Belgium was all but stopped, and Browning contracted with Remington to continue production of the A-5. According to Browning and Remington records, from 1946-1951 Remington manufactured approximately 45,000 12 gauge, 25,000 16 gauge, and 20,000 20 gauge guns. The 12 gauge guns have a "B" prefix on the serial number, the 16 gauge will have an "A" serial prefix, and the 20 gauge will have a "C" serial prefix.
  
  Value for a Remington manufactured A-5 is approximately 50% of a comparable FN Browning A-5.
  
  Bert H.
  
  Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!

  0
• 

  bobski

  March 06, 2004 11:55

  can you i.d. the receiver? does it have a hump on the back? pull on the bbl. does it spring into the receiver then spring back?
  
  former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.

  0

Please sign in to leave a comment.