You have a standard Auto 5 shotgun with grade I engraving. The initials PV that you refer to are a proofing mark which is found on both the receiver and barrel. PV stands for "Poudre Vive" which means smokeless powder.
Without knowing if it is a Bolt or semi-auto and the serial number, can't help. Initials, might be the engraver's. However, most Grade II's were not signed.
You have a browning auto-5 shotgun.With the serial number that you provided it was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1951.You have a fine shotgun that with proper care should give you many more years of fine use.
The sn you list does not match what Browning has on their site. Go to http://www.browning.com/customerservice/dategun/detail.asp?id=42 to see what I mean. I think you have a 1962 superposed. You don't give any particulars such as barrel length, chokes, wood, any engraving, etc. Value range 500-20000 or more.
Sorry. No. What caliber Sako action do you have in the Browning? Give me a call at 417-830-5588 and I will give you some suggestions.
You must provide the sn or call Browning and give it to them.
Call Browning and give them the sn and they can tell you
You will have to contact Browning and give them the serial number. You can also look it up on the Browning website.
You will have to contact Browning and give them the serial number. You can also look it up on the Browning website.
You did not give the sn. Call Browning.
Made in 2005
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There are too many possible variables to give an answer to this question. The depth of the engraving, the substrate, and the environment will all have an impact. An engraving you make by lightly scratching wood with a nail file and then submerge in sea water will not last nearly as long as a 1/8th inch deep engraving in titanium sealed in a vacuum.