A-Bolt Shotgun (first version)

The production of the A-Bolt Shotgun began in 1995. The shotgun ceased production in 1998. There was a smooth bore and a rifled barrel option.

The A-Bolt Shotgun was reintroduced in 2011 (See separate listing for A-Bolt Shotgun, New Version.)

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

1995-1998

In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it follows to the present day.

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 Shotgun Type	652=Hunter L52=Stalker

Serial
Number Example:

01001NV652

This would be an A-Bolt Hunter Shotgun, manufactured in 1995 with the serial number 01001.