browning 20 gauge A5 year and value

scottfarm · 12-07-2012, 02:58 PM

Serial # 68Z32949---Browning 20 gauge with 26 inch IC barrel. I assume this is a 1968 gun, but what does the Z stand for. I got a chance to buy this gun for $400. It is 85% with cracked forearm--receiver and barrel look good. Is This gun worth $400? Went to the browning ID site and doesn't say what the Z stands for in the serial number.

ampaterry · 12-08-2012, 07:46 AM

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scottfarm · 12-08-2012, 08:49 PM

Ok, I found out it is a 1968 light 20, but about what is it's value?

Bert H. · 12-09-2012, 03:28 AM

Scott,

As you discovered, the "Z" = Light Twenty.

The value is tough to say... if you can post pictures of the gun, that would help.

Bert H.

scottfarm · 12-09-2012, 01:57 PM

The barrel has been reblued and looks like it was done professionally-lighter blue though than the receiver which I know knocks the value down. Forearm cracked-ordered a new one. Inside of barrel is like a mirror. Got it for the wife and she loves shooting it. I ended of getting it for $375, but with the new forearm I will have $450 in it. What's it worth???

scottfarm · 12-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Here's a better pic.

Bert H. · 12-09-2012, 02:12 PM

Scott,

It is worth what you paid for it... no more, no less.

Bert H.

scottfarm · 12-09-2012, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the info Bert. I believe it is a better gun than my new Maxus.

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scottfarm Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Serial # 68Z32949---Browning 20 gauge with 26 inch IC barrel. I assume this is a 1968 gun, but what does the Z stand for. I got a chance to buy this gun for $400. It is 85% with cracked forearm--receiver and barrel look good. Is This gun worth $400? Went to the browning ID site and doesn't say what the Z stands for in the serial number. -->

12-08-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,272	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value I moved this thread here to increase the exposure and increase your chances of getting help with it - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

12-08-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
scottfarm Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Ok, I found out it is a 1968 light 20, but about what is it's value?

12-09-2012, 03:28 AM	#4
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 409	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Scott, As you discovered, the "Z" = Light Twenty. The value is tough to say... if you can post pictures of the gun, that would help. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!

12-09-2012, 01:57 PM	#5
scottfarm Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value The barrel has been reblued and looks like it was done professionally-lighter blue though than the receiver which I know knocks the value down. Forearm cracked-ordered a new one. Inside of barrel is like a mirror. Got it for the wife and she loves shooting it. I ended of getting it for $375, but with the new forearm I will have $450 in it. What's it worth??? Attached Images

12-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#6
scottfarm Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Here's a better pic. Attached Images

12-09-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 409	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Scott, It is worth what you paid for it... no more, no less. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!

12-09-2012, 06:25 PM	#8
scottfarm Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Re: browning 20 gauge A5 year and value Thanks for the info Bert. I believe it is a better gun than my new Maxus.