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No special reason known. It was given the letter M as the product code when it was introduced in 1968, until 1976 when the letter "M" was replaced by # "137" as the new product code. Occasionally the older Browning guns were given product codes that represented the gun that it was used on such as the letter "S" for Sweet 16's, but a Standard weight 16 ga A5 was the letter "R". The letter M has no special significance other than to identify the model in the serial code indexes.
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What is the year of manufacture of a Belgian made Browning rifle serial 12266M7?
m=bar 7=1967
When was browning M-3 serial number 2222035 manufactured?
You will have to call Browning with the sn.
What grade is a 325 browning with serial number ending in m y?
You will have to call Browning to find out.
Which of these no is my browning's serial no b28974 b595 1kg236 m23016?
The one that starts with "m"
What do the serial numbers mean on a limited production of the Buck Mark John M Browning NRA grade I?
Serial numbers are used by the factory to keep count on total number of firearms made in any given model.
What year was a browning semi auto 12 ga serial 25354 with an M above it?
It was made in 1956
What is the value of a Browning 270 rifle made in Belgium with serial number 90407M57 model 710715 mint in box and wrapping and never fired?
The 'M' in the serial number indicates the gun is a BAR sporting rifle, but there was no M57 serialization since the gun was not introduced until 1967. Please check ther serial number.
What year was your browning A-5 serial number M 1 46320 made?
Your serial number should read 1M 46320,which indicates that you have a Browning auto-5 standard weight shotgun that was made in the year 1961.
How old is a browning 12 gauge serial M 68597?
Browning.com has sn data under customer service.
What is the value of your Browning Rifle with M 21669?
You must identify the model number of the gun - the serial number is not sufficient.
What is the value and date of a browning 7 mm serial number 64298 M 70 with craving on sides?
The date of production for your Browning BAR is the year 1970.I cannot give a value without a much more detailed description of your rifles overall condition and the amount of original finish remaining on the wood and metal.
When was a Browning Auto 5 12 ga Shotgun with serial om15089 made?
You will have to call Browning. The sn you give does not follow standard convention.Your serial number indicates that you have a Browning auto-5 standard weight shotgun that was made in the year 1960.The prefix of zero M to your serial number is the identifying mark that dates your shotgun.It is chambered in 12 gauge.
