#BROWNING SERIAL NUMBERS BT99 SERIAL NUMBER#
In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. This was then preceded by the serial number beginning with 1000.Įxample: 1000S69 = A 1969 Superposed 12 ga. shotgun with serial number 6556.ġ969 started using two digits for the date of manufacture: These serial numbers for each year from 1949-63 are best guess.įrom 1962 serial numbers were followed by the date of manufacture.Įxample: 6556S2 = A 1962 Superposed 12 ga. Second series of numbers are for the 20 ga. First series of numbers are for the 12 ga. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess at best. began in 1931.Įxact production figures are not available. See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.īelow, use the chart to determine the year your Superposed was manufactured. All other numbers represent production sequence only and are used by the factory to denote what barrel set is paired with an individual receiver. The true complete serial number of the Superposed can only be found underneath of the TOP LEVER. What "Configuration Type", "Tang Style", and "Inletting Style" is your Superposed? The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning Superposed. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production through the Browning International Custom Shop. The production of the Browning Superposed over/under shotgun began in 1931.