The very first A5s were made in Belgium in 1903. Several thousand were made for import to Browning and were marked "Browning Automatic Arms CO." After the first several Thousand, were shipped to Browning in the US, Fabrique Nationale (FN) made the gun for worldwide sales outside the United States. No more guns came into the US for 20 years. In 1923, Browning became "Browning Arms Co." and started importing guns from Belgium.
It was made in 1959
This was made in 1926
Not a valid Browning serial number.
You will have to call Browning with the sn to find out.
Yes
With the serial number that you have provided,your Browning auto-5 shotgun in 16 gauge was made in Belgium for Browning in the year 1926.
A Browning over and under is worth about $1,000-1,500 on it own and the fact that it's a Belgium made Browing increases the price significanly. I would say somewhere in the range of $500 to $750 more. The belgium made Browning is the most collectible and popular.
Requires professional evaluation.
50-600 usd
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 shotgun in 16 gauge was made in the year 1937.
The barrel will have 'Made in Belgium' on it. The receiver can be dated by serial number.
Special orders are still being made.