Yes.Your Browning flat knob light weight auto-5 shotgun could be had with either a plain,or vent rib barrel.
Ben Barrell died in 1969.
The answer to your question is yes.The browning lightweight (light 12 or light 20)could be ordered from FN with a vent rib barrel.These browning lightweight model auto-5 shotguns were made between 1967-1976.
Made 1969 to present
Your Browning BLR model rifle was made in the year 1969.
1969
The 69G signifies that you have a Browning auto-5 Lightweight model that was produced by FN of Belguim for Browning in the year 1969.
Yes.All Browning shotguns made prior to the year 1976 were Belgium made shotguns.
10-300 usd
1969; 50-500 usd
100-300 USD or so
Your Browning model safari bolt action rifle was made by FN of belguim for Browning in 1969,with the serial number that you provided.
Made in 1969. Model depends on the features.