The browning web page does not list serials this low and or numbers with a X. Based on that list it was made in the 30's?
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1946.
This is a 16ga Auto 5 made in 1953.
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12 gauge Belgian Browning shotgun, serial #296305
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This is a Standard Weight 16ga Auto-5 shotgun. It was made in 1956.
YOu must call Browning.
What is year of manufacture of a Browning Shotgun A-5 with serial number 01553NP111?
The 4V prefix to your serial number indicates that you have a Browning auto-5 Magnum shotgun made by FN of belguim,in the year 1964.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning standard weight 16ga auto-5 shotgun was produced in the year 1961.
1973
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