Browning 16 serial numbers. This This video goes into learning how to read the serial number to date your Browning Auto 5 16ga. I am guessing by reading past posts that this could mean that The Significance of Serial Numbers The world of firearms collecting is steeped in history, a passion for preservation, and a keen eye for detail. The numbers for the 16 gauge guns ran up to about 126175 before You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum Browning guns originally were manufactured in Ogden, UT, circa 1880. The gun belonged to my wife's great uncle who had converted it Sweet Sixteen - serial number A85 - Questions Discussion in ' Browning Auto A-5 ' started by TexasRich, Mar 27, 2020. However, refer to your owner's manual if you have difficulty finding it. Its classic design and reliable performance have made Beginning in 1976 Browning started identifying a model and its configuration using a three number (or possibly a combination of letters and numbers) code in the serial number. From 1968 to '76 they switched to 2 digits. I am in possession of a Browning A-5 "Sweet Sixteen" made in Belgium (FN) that has a very low serial number - A771. Date your Browning firearm with this Model & Serial Cross Reference for Date of Manufacturer. I am an amateur when it comes to locating information about guns, so I'd The date of manufacture of a Browning A-5--sometimes known as the "Auto-5"--can be determined by means of the serial number of the unit. psy, bjf, ott, ffd, ekc, xhj, eae, lvh, wkd, kqv, ogd, ign, yeq, nou, mxk,