Mell Where did they stop making the Belgian Browning?
Lacking hands-on visuals & rollstamped origins, probably the most foolproof way to ID these critters is by Proofmarks & S/N’s. Believe Belgian production ceased in ’76 or so – made in Japan & Portugal after that (& possibly Canada?) at least on some models of longarms.
Where does the Belgian Browning butt plate come from?
Here is the kicker, lots were made in Belgium but assembled in Portugal so they will say ‘made in Belgium Assembled in Portugal’ and the like. On all the A5’s that where made and assembled in Belgium the butt plate has he distinctive FN ‘fabrique national’ logo and the barrel will only say Made in Belgium.
Do you put Browning solution on the barrel?
Apply thin coats of the browning solution to the entire barrel (do not try to brown the muzzle – it won’t take and you risk rusting your bore). You want as even a coat as possible.
Where can I find the serial number of a Belgian Browning?
Need some help Have a Browing Arms Made in Belgium with St Luis MO and Montreal PQ on barrel when trying to date this can not locate by serial number which starts with 69X where can I go to get more information on this gun?
Where are the Browning guns made in the world?
Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today’s Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.
When did the Browning semi automatic rifle come out?
A contract between Browning and Fabrique Nationale was signed which authorized the Belgium firm to manufacture a blowback operated, 32 caliber semi-automatic pistol for all markets outside the United States. Production commenced in 1899. Application for patent was filed on a single shot 22 caliber plinking rifle known as the Winchester Model 1900.
Where was the Belgian Browning B-2000 made?
B-2000’s in 12 & 20 ga.- parts made in Belgium but assembled in Portugal, approx 115,000 imported to US between 1974 -1983. BP = Browning Portugal? I don’t know, but there is still the matter of the address on the barrel. I misspoke. The Browning B-80 was manufactured by Beretta and bears the Beretta proof on the barrel.