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All,
I have. 12 Gauge Browning BSS w/SN 104XXA37. Two screws in the floor plate, silver non-selective trigger. I can’t determine what year the gun was made. The Barrel stamping says “Made in Japan” on right barrel and on the left barrel “12 Gauge Special Steel 2 3/4”. On the Browning site there is a reference to 158 as a 12 gauge. Any thoughts? Thanks - doublenut.
Dogs On Point!!! - doublenut
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Prior to alpha code, reverse the last 2 numbers. ...37 1973 I bought a 30 incher just a moment ago. 100% condition ...67 1976 ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/N777Uf6.jpg)
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Unless I'm being fooled by camera angle, or something, my 30 incher doesn't have a safety shaped like yours, Bob.
I've never looked at the date codes on mine. May do so when I get ready to leave for work this morning.
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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Good morning Stan.
Trick of the light.
If you look closely you can see the outside edges of the safety.
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You're right. Looked at mine. They're the same. Ser. no. Is 3773.
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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and here is browning serial number data for post 77 bss guns : https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/bss-side-by-side-shotgun.htmlso, if anyone ever wants to know when a bss was made, the answer can be found here... thanks to all who continue to share knowledge on this find forum...
Last edited by ed good; 04/11/23 02:40 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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