The production of the A-Bolt bolt
action rifle began in 1985. In 1994, Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic
Optimizing Shooting System) and with it the A-Bolt II. The A-Bolt II Model is
currently in
production.
To find your serial
number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's
manuals online. You can go to those by clicking here.
| Date |
Historic
Information |
Serial Number
Info |
| 1985-1993 |
In 1976, Browning re-standardized its
serial number identification.
1.
Serial Number
beginning with 01001
at the start of each year. |
|
2.
Date of Manufacture
is a two digit code |
Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0 |
| 3.
A-Bolt Type |
2G7=Gold Medallion
217=Medallion
L17=Medallion Left Hand
2M7=Micro Medallion
717=Hunter
E17=Euro-Bolt
7S7=Stainless Stalker
LS7=Stainless Stalker Left Hand
7C7=Composite Stalker |
|
Serial
Number Example:01001PV217
This would be an A-Bolt Gold Medallion
rifle,manufactured in 1985 with
the serial number 01001. |
| 1994-1998 |
In 1994 Browning introduced the BOSS
(Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System). Along with the BOSS, Browning made changes to the
A-Bolt and introduced the A-Bolt II.
1.
Serial Number
beginning with 01001
at the start of each year. |
|
2.
Date of Manufacture
is a two digit code |
Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0 |
| 3.
A-Bolt II Type |
3G7=Gold Medallion
317=Medallion
K17=Medallion Left-Hand
3M7=Micro Medallion
H17=Eclipse
8S7=Stainless Stalker
KS7=Stainless Stalker Left-Hand
8C7=Composite Stalker
817=Hunter |
|
Serial
Number Example:01001PV3G7
This would be an A-Bolt II
Gold Medallion rifle, manufactured in 1985 with the serial number
01001. |
| 1998 |
In 1998 Browning redid the
standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base
program, Oracle.
1.
Serial Number
beginning with 01001
at the start of each year. |
|
2.
Date of Manufacture
is a two digit code |
Z=1
Y=2
X=3
W=4
V=5
T=6
R=7
P=8
N=9
M=0 |
| 3.
A-Bolt II Type |
351=All
A-Bolt II Centerfire Rifles |
|
Serial
Number Example:01001NP351
This would be a A-Bolt II Rifle, manufactured in 1998 with
the serial number 01001. |
