Browning Gun Values By Serial Number

In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by one of the following codes: H=12 ga. Later the code was changed to J=both gauges. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001. Example: 00001H37 = A 1973 Citori 12 ga. Shotgun with a serial number of 00001. Later the code was changed to J=both gauges. Manufacturer/Trademark - Browning Model - Auto-5 Magnum Serial number - 70V66754 Year of manufacture - 1970 Additional info - 12 gauge magnum Estimated Value Range –see below. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). Retail prices may be 20% higher.

The production of the Citori over/under shotgun began in 1973. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production.

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

Date

Historic Information

Serial Number Info

1973-75

In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by one of the following codes:
H=12 ga.
N=20ga.
Later the code was changed to J=both gauges
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001.
Example: 00001H37 = A 1973 Citori 12 ga. shotgun with a serial number of 00001.

H=12 ga.
N=20 ga.
Later the code was changed to J=both gauges

37=1973
47=1974

1976-1997

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. Citori Type	A13=12 ga. Superlight 153=12 ga. 3' JB3=12 ga. Skeet J43=12 ga. Trap J63=20 ga. 3' JC3=20 ga. Skeet 103=12 ga. 3 1/2' Gr.1 Hunting 153=12 ga. 3' Gr.1 Hunting 163=20ga. 753=12 ga. 3' Gr.1 Lightning 253=12 ga. 3' Gran Lighting 853=12 ga. 3' Gr.3 Lightning 953=12 ga. 3' Gr.6 Lightning 863=20 ga. 3' Gr.3 Lightning 963=20 ga. 3' Gr.6 Lightning H33=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Micro Lightning 773=28 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Lightning 273=28 ga. 2 3/4' Gran Lightning 873=28 ga. Gr.3 Lightning 973=28 ga. Gr.6 Lightning 783=.410 3' Gr.1 Lightning 283=.410 3' Gran Lightning 883=.410 3' Gr.3 Lightning 983=.410 3' Gr.6 Lightning A13=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Superlight M13=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Superlight F13=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.6 Superlight A33=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Superlight M33=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Superlight F33=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.6 Superlight A73=28 ga. 3' Gr.1 Superlight M73=28 ga. 3' Gr.3 Superlight F73=28 ga. 3' Gr.6 Superlight A83=.410 3' Gr.1 Superlight M83=.410 3' Gr.3 Superlight F83=.410 3' Gr.6 Superlight B13=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Upland Sp B33=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Upland Sp K13=12 ga. 425 K33=20 ga. 425 L13=12 ga. 2 3/4' 802 ES Sporter D13= 12 ga. 2 3/4' Ultra Sporter T13=12 ga. 2 3/4' Special Sporting W53=12 ga. 3' Lightning Sporting T43=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Trap U43=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Trap V43=12 ga. 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Trap (adj comb) T93=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Trap (adj comb) U93=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Trap (adj comb) V93=12 ga. 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Trap (adj comb) TB3=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Skeet UB3=12 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Skeet VB3=12 ga. 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Skeet TC3=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Skeet UC3=20 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Skeet VC3=20 ga. 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Skeet TE3=28 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Skeet UE3=28 ga. 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Skeet VE3=28 ga. 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Skeet TF3=.410 2 3/4' Gr.1 Special Skeet UF3=.410 2 3/4' Gr.3 Special Skeet VF3=.410 2 3/4' Golden Clays Special Skeet

Serial
Number Example:

1000RT153

This would be a Citori 12 ga. 3' Gr.1 Hunting, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.

1999 - Now

In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new database program, Oracle.

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. Citori Type	131=All Citori Shotguns

Serial
Number Example:

01001NN131

This would be a Citori Shotgun, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001.

Now you can date your Browning firearm. The serial number found on your gun has the answer. This area will help you read that serial number.

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

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on serial numbers and dates of manufacture are accurate, records on early production models such as the Auto-5 and Superposed shotguns were not included due to the complexity of numbers, models and grades offered. Also, there have been unique limited edition models that did not follow our regular serial number configurations and they are not included in this listing.

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