Browning A-500

All parts listed in this category are specific to the Browning A-500 R & G Shotguns unless otherwise noted. When ordering parts it is important to know which model A-500 shotgun you have. Click on any part number highlighted in RED to view specific details or to purchase online. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Not all parts that are available for online purchase are shown on the schematic. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available.

Browning A-500 Information

Browning A-500 Field Service Manual

Browning A-500 History

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. A-500R Type: 751=A-500R A-500G Type: 351=A-500G 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 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.

Historic Information (1987-1993)

Serial Number Info

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

A-500R Type: 751=A-500R
A-500G Type: 351=A-500G
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
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.