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Bountyhuner · March 8, 2013, 11:43 AM

Hey fellas, new to the forum, and I like what I see. I have some questions about my ole Browning A5. I've looked at several charts and I'm still not satisfied. My numbers seem to fall in a shady area. I'm torn Between Belgium and America here. I hope maybe someone can shed some light on this for me. Browning A-5 12 gauge. Ser. # 308144. Note the FN in circle. All the numbers match, they even have the seriel number engraved into the wood stocks on the for-end. This number has me confused. Is it American, or Belgium ? When (I say 1950)and where (I say Belgium) is all I'm concerned with. And that doesnt really matter to me, I'll never sell it. I just like to know

Ya know ? Any info y'all can share is greatly appreciated.

"Broom handle" stock..

March 8, 2013, 11:43 AM	#1
Bountyhuner Junior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 4	Yet another A5 newb looking for help Hey fellas, new to the forum, and I like what I see. I have some questions about my ole Browning A5. I've looked at several charts and I'm still not satisfied. My numbers seem to fall in a shady area. I'm torn Between Belgium and America here. I hope maybe someone can shed some light on this for me. Browning A-5 12 gauge. Ser. # 308144. Note the FN in circle. All the numbers match, they even have the seriel number engraved into the wood stocks on the for-end. This number has me confused. Is it American, or Belgium ? When (I say 1950)and where (I say Belgium) is all I'm concerned with. And that doesnt really matter to me, I'll never sell it. I just like to know Ya know ? Any info y'all can share is greatly appreciated. "Broom handle" stock.. __________________ There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter. (Ernest Hemingway)