Browning BAR ID?

dbuffington · February 17, 2007, 05:57 PM

Hi Folks!

I'm trying to identify when a Browning BAR -- serial number 68xxx M9 -- was made. It's a Belgian made gun, and I'm guessing the final "9" indicates 1969, but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?

Also, it's chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. Would that be considered a long or short action? Long, I'm guessing.

Thanks!
Dave

Wildalaska · February 17, 2007, 06:10 PM

M9? M69?

M69 is 1969.

WildanditsamagnumAlaska

dbuffington · February 17, 2007, 06:13 PM

Yup, "M9"

I've seen some inconsistencies in Belgian Browning serial numbering before, for example, on an Auto 22.

February 17, 2007, 05:57 PM	#1
dbuffington Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Posts: 157	Browning BAR ID? Hi Folks! I'm trying to identify when a Browning BAR -- serial number 68xxx M9 -- was made. It's a Belgian made gun, and I'm guessing the final "9" indicates 1969, but I'm not sure. Any thoughts? Also, it's chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. Would that be considered a long or short action? Long, I'm guessing. Thanks! Dave

February 17, 2007, 06:10 PM	#2
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	M9? M69? M69 is 1969. WildanditsamagnumAlaska

February 17, 2007, 06:13 PM	#3
dbuffington Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Posts: 157	Yup, "M9" I've seen some inconsistencies in Belgian Browning serial numbering before, for example, on an Auto 22.