Browning serial numbers and production years

#Browning serial numbers and production years serial number#
#Browning serial numbers and production years code#

#Browning serial numbers and production years serial number#

H=12 ga.ДЎ976-1997 In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it follows to the present day. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001.Д®xample: 00001H37 = A 1973 Citori 12 ga.

#Browning serial numbers and production years code#

Later the code was changed to J=both gauges See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.Д«elow use the chart to determine the manufacture year of your CitoriДate Historic Information Serial Number InfoДЎ973-75 In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by on of the following codes: 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 Citori can only be found underneath of the TOP LEVER. What 'Configuration Type', 'Tang Style', and 'Forearm Bracket' is your Citori? Type 3 -Manufactured 1983 through present Pre Type 1 -Manufactured 1973 through 1976 Thank you very much for taking the time to review the above information.Manufacture 'Configuration Types' of the Citori Starting in 1994 and continuing through the present all Citori shotguns have been manufactured with the 'Short 2 Hole Bracket'. Use Figure 1-D to determine what 'Forearm Bracket' your Citori uses. Two 'Forearm Bracket' types have been used in the production of Citori's. Use figure 1-C to determine the 'Receiver Configuration' of your Citori.

Use figure 1-B to determine the 'Tang Style' of your Citori. The Citori has been manufactured with 3 'Tang Styles' The wood for these gun is still available in limited quantities, and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. Mechanical parts are still in great supply. 'Long Tang' butt stock production has ceased and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. Mechanical parts and wood are still in great supply.

Type 3 - Manufactured from 1983 - Present.

The wood for this gun is still available, but in very limited quantities. Mechanical parts are still available and are the same as those used in the present manufactured Citori.

Type 2 - Manufactured from 1978 through 1982.

Wood is still available, but in very limited quantities. Sorry, wood and/or mechanical parts are no longer available for this production era of the Citori.

Pre Type 1 - Manufactured from 1973 - 1976.

Using the above chart you should now be able to distinguish if your Citori is Pre Type 1, Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3. This would be a Citori Shotgun, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001.

Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. This would be a Citori manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.

Date of Manufacture is a two digit code:.

Production Sequence Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it follows to the present day. In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by on of the following codes: See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.Д«elow use the chart to determine the manufacture year of your Citori.

Type 3: Manufactured 1983 through present.

Pre Type 1: Manufactured 1973 through 1976.

The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning BT-100 Manufacture 'Configuration Types' of the Citori It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production. The production of the Citori over/under shotgun began in 1973.