Browning BPS 12 GA

ChevDuramax · August 24, 2008, 09:05 PM

I just purchased a Browning 12ga model 30. It has a a magazine lock feature. Would anyone happen to know what years these guns were produced ? Thanks for any help.

TxGun · August 25, 2008, 02:03 AM

Not sure if you are asking about the Browning BPS....or the Model 30??...Savage, maybe?

Production of the Browning BPS began in 1977 and is still being produced. This is a pump shotgun. A "magazine lock" says auto shotgun to me. More info on the BPS:

http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=25

Also found this:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Guns-Fire...d-Model-30.htm

And this:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=183575

As the last two links relate, there was a Savage Model 30 auto shotgun, based on Browning patents. I remember having seen these. Remington also had a similar model, and there were others too as I recall. The corresponding Browning model was actually the original... the very famous Auto 5. More info on the Auto 5 here:

http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=13

I don't have a Blue Book handy. There would be information on the Browning Auto 5 and the Savage Model 30 in there.

Pahoo · August 25, 2008, 10:14 AM

ChevDuramax
Are you talking about a selector on the older BPS's (pumps) that has a selector and markings of R & S ??

Be Safe !!!

ChevDuramax · August 25, 2008, 06:15 PM

Yes I am referring to the R and The S markings on the selecter. It is a pump shotgun. I have heard it referred to as a magazine lock,. my terminology may not be correct.The gun itself is in perfect condition,just looking to find a little history on it. thanks

mikenbarb · August 25, 2008, 06:18 PM

If its the same lockout as my Gold has, They still have the magazine lockout and its nice for quick load changes. I love mine when im duck hunting and the honkers start coming in and my partners are fumbling around ejecting the small shot to load the big stuff and mine is already loaded.

TxGun · August 25, 2008, 06:36 PM

Where does the "Model 30" come from? Did Browning make a pump gun prior to the BPS designated the Model 30? Just curious.

Pahoo · August 25, 2008, 07:13 PM

ChevDuramax
Strange, but a while back, I posted the same question and I know you will find the replies to be of much help. Go back to this post and you will see that we are talking about the same problem or question.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=272946

Quote:

TxGun: Where does the "Model 30" come from?

I think this came from the side of the barrel that should actually read: Feild Model - 30" (for the 30" barrel)

This is also mentioned on the previous post.
Are we having fun or what !!!

"Be Safe"

ChevDuramax · August 25, 2008, 08:57 PM

Its a BPS field model 30.. From the link you sent me I was able to find it was manufactured in 1980. Thanks for the help...

August 24, 2008, 09:05 PM	#1
ChevDuramax Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 3	Browning BPS 12 GA I just purchased a Browning 12ga model 30. It has a a magazine lock feature. Would anyone happen to know what years these guns were produced ? Thanks for any help.

August 25, 2008, 02:03 AM	#2
TxGun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Family ranch - Central TX. Posts: 467	Not sure if you are asking about the Browning BPS....or the Model 30??...Savage, maybe? Production of the Browning BPS began in 1977 and is still being produced. This is a pump shotgun. A "magazine lock" says auto shotgun to me. More info on the BPS: http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=25 Also found this: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Guns-Fire...d-Model-30.htm And this: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=183575 As the last two links relate, there was a Savage Model 30 auto shotgun, based on Browning patents. I remember having seen these. Remington also had a similar model, and there were others too as I recall. The corresponding Browning model was actually the original... the very famous Auto 5. More info on the Auto 5 here: http://www.browning.com/customerserv...tail.asp?id=13 I don't have a Blue Book handy. There would be information on the Browning Auto 5 and the Savage Model 30 in there. Last edited by TxGun; August 25, 2008 at 02:36 AM.

August 25, 2008, 06:18 PM	#5
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	If its the same lockout as my Gold has, They still have the magazine lockout and its nice for quick load changes. I love mine when im duck hunting and the honkers start coming in and my partners are fumbling around ejecting the small shot to load the big stuff and mine is already loaded. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 25, 2008, 10:14 AM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	ChevDuramax Are you talking about a selector on the older BPS's (pumps) that has a selector and markings of R & S ?? Be Safe !!!

August 25, 2008, 06:15 PM	#4
ChevDuramax Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 3	Yes I am referring to the R and The S markings on the selecter. It is a pump shotgun. I have heard it referred to as a magazine lock,. my terminology may not be correct.The gun itself is in perfect condition,just looking to find a little history on it. thanks

August 25, 2008, 06:36 PM	#6
TxGun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Family ranch - Central TX. Posts: 467	Where does the "Model 30" come from? Did Browning make a pump gun prior to the BPS designated the Model 30? Just curious.

August 25, 2008, 08:57 PM	#8
ChevDuramax Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 3	Its a BPS field model 30.. From the link you sent me I was able to find it was manufactured in 1980. Thanks for the help...