BSS Side-By-Side Shotgun

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The production of the BSS side-by-side shotgun began in 1978. The Sidelock model was introduced in 1983. Production ceased in 1987.

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

1978-1987

In 1975 Browning re-standardized its serial number identification. Browning ceased production on the BSS in 1987.

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. BSS Type	158=12 ga.Mag. 3" 168=20ga. Mag. 3"

Serial
Number Example:

01001RP158

This would be an BSS 12 ga. Mag. 3",manufactured in 1978 with the serial number 01001.

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