1929, if that is the complete serial number. Any ventilated rib would not be original, but a solid rib would be. If all is right with the gun, up to $800.
You need a trained Browning gunsmith
NO! The 1187 barrel was for remington shotguns,the auto-5 shotgun is a browning shotgun.
Yes
A little over 36"
The barrel will be marked "Made in Belgium"
It will be marked on the receiver/barrel.
It will vay depending on the model and when made.
Yes
i have a shotgun double barrel, i think it maybe 12gauge with Richard or righard on the plate below the barrel, the butt of the shotgun has browning automatic on it, which made me think it was a browning, but it is not...can you help me id the shotgun and what the value is
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Look on the receiver and barrel.
It will be marked on the barrel.