What are the serial numbers on a Browning Auto 5?

My Auto-5 has different serial numbers on the receiver and Barrel and I am trying to ID and age the old girl. Serial is 158964 on the receiver but S59726 FN on the barrel. I think the gun was made around 1930 but I cant work out how old the barrel is. Clearly it’s been replaced at some point as the numbers don’t match.

Is the Browning Auto 5 a double barrel?

The Browning Auto 5 was made completely flexible by its combination of interchangeable barrels and adjustable bronze friction piece and friction ring for light to heavy loads. (Picture courtesy icollector.com). A semi-automatic shotgun is a slightly more complex firearm to work with than a single shot or double barrel.

What makes a Belgian Browning Auto 5 flexible?

There is just one caveat, it was and is really important to read the instruction book. The Browning Auto 5 was made completely flexible by its combination of interchangeable barrels and adjustable bronze friction piece and friction ring for light to heavy loads. (Picture courtesy icollector.com).

When did the Browning A5 shotgun come out?

A5 or Auto-5 The Browning A5 or Auto-5 was patented in 1900. FN began production in Belgum in 1902. At the start of WWII production moved to Remington in the United States until FN could resume production after the war, actually 1952.

When did Browning stop making the Browning a 5?

In 1952, production of Browning models returned to FN, where it continued until the end. However, the majority of production moved to the Japanese company Miroku in 1975. Finally, in 1998, manufacture of A-5s ceased except for a few commemorative models created at FN in 1999.

What’s the name of the Browning semi automatic shotgun?

Browning Auto-5. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds,…

How can I identify an old Browning pistol?

Pictures with lots of detail of markings help most. {Put a piece of masking tape over the last two digits of the serial number if you wish.} If you can not post pics, a very detailed description of all markings and dimensions are next best. O.K. Took some pics… Challenger, rather old is relative to………..? An old pistol !!!, good grief.