Your Browning auto-5 shotgun should have the serial number prefix of 8V.This would indicate that your Browning was a Magnum model auto-5 because of the 3in.chamber.This was a new model which was first made in the year 1958 and seeing that your shotgun has a vent rib barrel;then the value will be between 450-750 dollars for a shotgun showing between 60%-90% of it,s original finish and a good bore.
Usually located on the frame/reciever and/or barrel.
Made in 1927.
You will have to call Browning to find out.
The barrel will have 'Made in Belgium' on it. The receiver can be dated by serial number.
Your browning model BAR which was made in 1985 should say either made in belguim on the barrel,or made in belguim assembled in portugal on the barrel.
Your browning 16ga was produced by browning in belguim in 1949.
Browning.com has sn data under customer service.
Made in 1928.
No- but if you find the serial number on the pistol, go to the Browning website. Browning has seachable production records based on model numbers, and serial numbers within that model.
Your best bet is to contact Browning directly.
Your browning auto-5 standard 16gauge shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1953.
By the serial number.