The production of the Recoilless
Shotgun began in 1993. This shotgun ceased production in 1995. There
were two lengths: 27" and 30" models.
To locate where your serial
number is located, 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
1993-1995
In 1975 Browning standardized its
serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
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.
Recoilless Type
869=Recoilless Trap Shotgun
Serial
Number Example:
01001NX869
This would be an Recoilless Trap
shotgun, manufactured in 1993 with
the serial number 01001.
