The A-500R shotgun was introduced in 1987 and discontinued in 1993. It was a short recoil operated model.

The A-500G shotgun was introduced in 1990 and discontinued in 1993. This was a gas-operated model.

Historic Information (1987-1993) Serial Number Info

In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.

  1. A-500R Type: 751=A-500R
    A-500G Type: 351=A-500G
  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. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.

A-500 R Serial Number Example:

751PR01001

This would be an A-500R shotgun, manufactured in 1987 with the serial number 01001.

A-500G Serial Number Example:

351NM01001

This would be an A-500G shotgun, manufactured in 1990 with the serial number 01001.