- #Browning belgium 22 semi auto rifle serial number lookup serial numbers
- #Browning belgium 22 semi auto rifle serial number lookup serial number
I would agree.except for the "Editors" note at the end of the article which was published in the Browning Collectors Newsletter. It seems to me if I'm going to request a "Letter" on my gun from Browning, that is the s/n I should request them to research. So, if this is correct the CORRECT s/n for my gun IS the number on the magazine stop plate.
#Browning belgium 22 semi auto rifle serial number lookup serial number
Now, the s/n on the magazine stop plate became THE serial number so far as the records go - even with the s/n on the front of the receiver (keep in mind this is before the Gun Control Act of 1968)." This was in late 1958 and continued through.-out 1959.
#Browning belgium 22 semi auto rifle serial number lookup serial numbers
(This is the round plate, slightly larger than a quarter, with the four screws holding it in to the back of the stock.) About s/n 45000 they started putting the serial numbers on the magazine stop plate - BUT - these did not match the serial numbers on the front or the receiver/trigger guard. "A couple of relatively small changes in configuration of the stock took place in this period as well including the installation of a "magazine stop plate" inside the whole in the back of the stock. Read the article from the Browning Collectors Newsletter posted as picture #15 of the gun you referenced from Guns International carefully. Had I been thinking (not my strong suit) when i spoke with her, I would have asked if she had any info on the "second number" on the gun just to see if she could tie that number to any gun.ĭon.i think you've "cracked the case"!!! I guess I'll never know why.so I'll just have to go to work making up some really cool story to explain it!!! I also learned my gun, S/N number T454XX, was manufactured in 1956. I called them and the lady I spoke with was very helpful. I will try to attach a link to their page which details that service. I own and the Colt letter is significantly more expensive. It's impossible to know why they do not match.īefore calling them, I found Browning does offer a lettering service that will provide info such as manufacture date, shipping date, who the gun was shipped to, any "special features" of the gun. The original stock could have been damaged and replaced, it could have been a mix up at the factory, etc. This could happen for a multitude of reasons. However, it's not uncommon to find numbers that do not match. They said that "generally" the number that appears near the Magazine Tube would match the number on the receiver. As we suspected, the number stamped on the face of the receiver is the gun's legal serial number. Donĭon.OK, I called Browning and here's what I learned. Keeping in mind that gun manufacturers are interested in making and selling their guns and not that concerned about matching serial numbers as long as the finished gun passes inspection.I can see how this might have happened. Most have guessed that it was simply something that occurred during assembly of the guns. I've asked a few Browning collectors about this and never gotten a definitive answer as to the different numbers. I've always wondered about the different serial numbers and your post caught my eye. My dad was the original owner and bought the rifle in the late 1950's from a hardware store in our hometown. Like yours the serial # on the front of the receiver is lower (by 1134) than the one on the rear of the stock on the ring around the loading tube. This one also has two different serial numbers. It also was built in the late 1950's with a build date of 1957 or 1958 as best I can tell. I have a similar situation with a SA-22 that I inherited from my dad. Original factory box in good condition.Huskerbob, I just found this thread. Stock and forearm with minor use/storage marks. Barrels retain approximately 99% original blue. Beavertail forearm similarly finished with matching checkering. The rifle's serial number "T75357" is located on the back of the magazine finger piece. Extra deluxe highly figured and high gloss walnut pistol grip stock has 2 skip-line checkered panels and a blued steel serrated buttplate. Trigger guard bow also has light scrolls. Both side vignettes are signed "LEGIERES". Right side features a Setter with 2 flushing Mallards and a third being held in the mouth in a marsh and woodland scene, left side features a vignette of a Setter and 3 Quail in a woodland scene, and the top a portrait of a Spaniel holding a Rabbit in its mouth. French grey receiver with cross-bolt safety and single smooth gold plated trigger is adorned with Game scenes and foliate scroll engraving.
Right side of the barrel is marked "BROWNING PATENTS" while the left side is marked "22 LONG RIFLE".
Top of the barrel is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS MO & MONTREAL P.Q. Barrel is built with the highly desirable wheel rear sight and dovetail gold tip bead front sight. Made in Belgium by FN a semi-automatic rifle fit with a 19" round blued steel barrel chambered for the.
0 kommentar(er)
