Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers

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: M=standard weight G=light weight This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga. Shotgun with a serial number of 1000. Yours should be a 1971 vintage, serial number 5xxx1. Nothing shows what a 'Z' code should be, M being a 'standard' and G being a 'light'. They reference those to 12-gauge, I wonder if Z would be a code for one of the 20-gauge versions, or some manner of 'limited edition' model. Sandisk serial number format.

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Lastly, I love my A5, replace the recoil spring in it every decade or so. I replace the bolt return spring about every 15 years or so. Both get worked very hard in use. If the springs get weaker (they do) and the gun continues to see use, they tend to eventually batter the locking rocker assy out of the top of the bolt assy. I do not have the 'minimum resting length' of those springs handy just now, but it is written down downstairs. When the recoil system is set for 'heavy' and it cycles my trap loads, here's a clue the springs are tired.

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers. 8/30/2016 0 Comments Browning A- 5 Shotgun. H = Standard Wgt. Share to: Jack Cozart. Made Browning Auto 5 20 ga. Which has a serial number whose nomanclature is not. Browning Auto 5 shotgun. This was used in the 20 gauge Auto 5.

You will find the hammer pivot bearing wears egg-shaped after 15 or 20 years of hard use too, replace the hammer every couple decades (or 30,000 rounds or so). My Belgian Light 12 has an estimated 70,000 rounds fired, so far, in her life and continues to splat Pheasants, Quail, and Clay Pigeons every year. Not to the limited data at my disposal. The Gold Trigger is a comon touch, even on my 'Grade 1' (the 'standard field grade'). Long worn off the finger face of mine, the vent ribs were an option on most (especially ours age), but I think it was more comonly selected than the plain, and I think it looks better.