Mell Where are Browning shotguns currently made?
Belgium
Every Browning shotgun tells a tale of industrial history. It was designed by an American gunmaking genius but is now manufactured in Belgium – except when it’s made in Japan.
Where is Browning Citori 725 made?
Japan
The Citori is marketed and distributed by the Browning Arms Company in Morgan, Utah. It is manufactured for Browning by the Miroku Corporation in Nangoku, Japan.
Are Browning shotguns made in the USA?
Today’s Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States. The original Browning & Brothers store in Ogden, Utah. Photo was taken after production of the “Single Shot” had started.
Where are the Browning guns made in the world?
Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today’s Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.
Where was the first Browning pump shotgun made?
In about 1973 the Browning Pump Shotgun (BPS) began production at the Miroku factory, and in 1976 production of the legendary John M. Browning-designed Auto-5 shotgun made the move from Belgium factories to Miroku, in Japan. The others followed as they were introduced.
Where is the Browning BAR centerfire rifle made?
But only a few Browning firearms are considered “Made in Belgium.” This includes some custom guns (above) and the Browning BAR centerfire rifle. As indicated on the barrel inscriptions, the BAR is “MADE IN BELGIUM — ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL BY BROWNING VIANA.” The BAR is the only current production Browning firearm falling into this category.
When did Browning start making side by side shotguns?
In 1952 development of a side-by-side shotgun began, eventually to be sold under the Miroku name. In the late 1950s they found the right gun to use as the archetype for a new future for Miroku: it was the successful Browning Superposed over and under.