12-16-2011, 03:54 PM
Do not order by key number. CAUTION: Browning parts are made exclusively for Browning guns and should not be used in other guns even though models may be similar. Inadequately fitted parts may be dangerous./ Parts List: Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun 12, 16 and 20 Gauge part no. 03 P011005 CK P011007. I am having trouble finding the location and manufacture date for a Browning A5 20 gauge. It is serial number is C13401. The barrel is marked 'Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo' with a Barrel length, including polychoke, of 26 inches. Barrell also says 'special steel 20 gauge shells 2 3/4.'
Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers Chart
I'm trying to put a date on the A-5 I inherited from my Grand Father. I'm guessing it was manufactured in 1937 but have nothing to prove that. Nobody in the family knew GrandPa had a gun and Brownings website only goes back to 1940. Also wonder if anyone can provide information on the markings found on the receiver? Barrel is marked 'Browning Arms Company St. Louis M.O. any information you guys and give me would be greatly appreciated.
Darn! can't post attachments. Here is a link to some photos. Serial number is blocked out but is 6 digits.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/armersmark.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/serialnumberblockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/BrowningA5leftside.jpg
Darn! can't post attachments. Here is a link to some photos. Serial number is blocked out but is 6 digits.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/armersmark.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/serialnumberblockedout.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/farmerdan/BrowningA5leftside.jpg