Browning shotgun question

Posted By: EarlPitts

Browning shotgun question - 03/28/21 05:46 PM

I have Browning A5 and am trying to figure out the age.
The numbers on are 1M 50142. It has the round knob on the stock.
Anyone in the know that could tell me?

Thanks.

Posted By: 2Dogs

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/28/21 06:49 PM

Deciphering Browning serial numbers is bout like Chinese arithmetic. However, I think your A-5 is a 1961 standard weight .

Posted By: EarlPitts

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/28/21 07:07 PM

I did find Belgium written on barrel

Posted By: hardluck

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/28/21 07:14 PM

between 58-67. I think 2Dogs has it!

Posted By: ALMODUX

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/28/21 11:51 PM

Yes, 1M is a 1961 Standard Weight 12.

Anyone needing Belgian production info is welcome to PM me, and I’ll look it up in THE book.

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Posted By: Big Buck Video

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 12:31 AM

Definitely a 1961 standard weight.

Posted By: Sandmtnslayer

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 12:34 AM

2dogs nailed it

Posted By: modoc_333

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 02:56 AM

Great guns. I have 2. A 58 20ga and 61 12ga.

Posted By: EarlPitts

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 01:47 PM

What is the switch for on the left side

Posted By: ALMODUX

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 02:26 PM

Magazine cutoff.

Posted By: 2Dogs

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 06:57 PM

Handy little feature.

Posted By: Sandmtnslayer

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/29/21 07:20 PM

Yes it is

Posted By: ALMODUX

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/30/21 01:12 AM

A two piece lifter is even handier.

Posted By: Luvbowhuntn

Re: Browning shotgun question - 03/30/21 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by ALMODUX

A two piece lifter is even handier.

Should come standard issue on every semi auto shotgun. Browning nailed it with the speed load