Help decode Auto 5 serial number

[jdcotten]

Looking to acquire a Belgium browning A5 twenty guage but can't decode the serial to judge its value. Already went to browning's site but the serial doesn't match any of the series of numbers for the different years listed. Hoping to find a browning guru before i lose out on it or spend too much for it. Any help would be appreciated. The serial number is, 6Z 3395

[Cajun Blake]

are you sure it's a "6" ..... I'm thinking it's a letter G


G is used for the light twenty

any pics of the serial #

[BrianL]

are you sure it's a "6" ..... I'm thinking it's a letter G


G is used for the light twenty

any pics of the serial #

And maybe Z a 2

[jdcotten]

I guess both are possible. I didn't lay my own eyes on it. That's what i was told over the phone. Looks like i'll have to verify all the numbers myself. Thanks

[jdcotten]

Hmm, now i'm seeing some on broker that say they start with 7Z so not so sure now.

[BrianL]

http://proofhouse.com/browning/a5.htm

I'M guessing 1966, a 7Z would be a 1967 light 20.

[jdcotten]

It has special steel on the barrel

[Cajun Blake]

It has special steel on the barrel

I would call Browning and they will give you the details on the sg

Make sure you have the correct ser #

[whackem and stackem]

I have several auto-5s and I would say if you find a really nice 20 Belgian you should expect somewhere in the neighborhood of $800-$1200

[whackem and stackem]

Does it have vent rib? That adds to the value

[jdcotten]

Well, I did acquire it. Traded two guns i valued around $900 together. It does have the vent ribbed barrel and the serial number is as i had listed. Gun is excellent condition with the blueing on the receiver in 95% or better condition. The wood is in very good to excellent condition with just a few light marks. I don't see ever letting it go. I've waited for years to find one in this condition at a good deal and this one happen to be in my neck of the woods. If i were to sell it, it would definately be in 1100 to 1200 range or it wouldn't leave. Thanks whackem and stackem.

[bwitty72]

First Shotgun my dad ever bought me was a Browning Belgium Light Twenty. Awesome gun and you wont ever want to sell it.