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B-78 High Power Rifle

B-78 High Power Rifle

The production of the B-78 High Power rifle began in 1973. In 1976 the was a "Bi-Centennial Model" was produced.   The B-78 was discontinued in 1982.

To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online.

  Historic Information Serial Number Info
1973-75 In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture:
W=B78 High Power Rifle
This was preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000 for each year.
Example: 100073W = A 1973 B-78 high power rifle with a serial number of 1000.		 W=B78 High Power Rifle
1976-1982 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. Also in 1976 Browning releases a "Bi-Centennial Model" with the code: 1776
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. B-78 Type 147=B78 High Power Rifle
1776="Bi-Centennial Model"


Serial
Number Example:

01001RT151

This would be an B-78 High Power rifle, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.