Where does the Browning 20ga semi auto shotgun come from?

The bride calls me on the cell phone from a garage sale asking if I want a Belgium Browning 20Ga. Semi Auto Shotgun. We chat about the condition as she describes it to me. I asked her to look on the barrel and see if the word Belgium appeared she said NO all it had was “Browning Arms Co. St Louis Mo.” and (BP) in a circle.

Is the Browning Automag 5 in 20 gauge for sale?

I have a beautiful Belgium made Browning Automag 5 in 20 gauge for sale. It has only the lightest of handling marks after very little use. The wood on this particular gun has a lot of char …Click for more info

Where was the Belgian Browning B-2000 made?

B-2000’s in 12 & 20 ga.- parts made in Belgium but assembled in Portugal, approx 115,000 imported to US between 1974 -1983. BP = Browning Portugal? I don’t know, but there is still the matter of the address on the barrel. I misspoke. The Browning B-80 was manufactured by Beretta and bears the Beretta proof on the barrel.

Where can I find the serial number of a Belgian Browning?

Need some help Have a Browing Arms Made in Belgium with St Luis MO and Montreal PQ on barrel when trying to date this can not locate by serial number which starts with 69X where can I go to get more information on this gun?

What was the name of the first Browning shotgun?

The Superposed shotgun was introduced into the Browning Arms Company line. Auto-5 “Sweet Sixteen” was introduced. After the German occupation put a stop to Belgian production, Remington made an American-Made Auto-5 for Browning. This was their Model 11, but included the magazine cut-off, which was not a part of the Model 11.

Where did the Browning Arms Company get its name?

J.M. & M.S. Browning Company was incorporated in Utah with the Browning Arms Company as a subsidiary. St. Louis distribution center and sales organization established. Ogden remained the headquarters, directing all activities. The Superposed shotgun was introduced into the Browning Arms Company line.

Where does the serial number on a Browning gun come from?

Anyway, you can date a gun per the serial no. at Browning.com, Made in Belgium will be stamped on the barrel. Here is the kicker, lots were made in Belgium but assembled in Portugal so they will say ‘made in Belgium Assembled in Portugal’ and the like.

When was the Belgian made Browning light twelve made?

I have a belgian made browning light twelve, I have researched it and found that it was made AND assembled in belgian in 1952.