browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun

lubby · 06-22-2011, 12:39 AM

I have a Browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun with the numbers 4Z over 83951 on it.says made in Belgum on the barrel, also says browning arms co. St Louis MO & Montreal PQ on the barrel. gun is in excellent shape also has FN on the butt. any idea what year and how much its worth?

Old Grump · 06-22-2011, 01:03 PM

No idea how to answer your question but it's a pretty gun, how does it shoot?

wiesjon · 06-22-2011, 04:49 PM

I don't know what it's worth at this time, but I bought one almost identical to the one you have (but with an extra barrel) in 1982 for 350.00. At that time the price was considered very good as there weren't as many 20 gauges out there. I wouldn't sell it now for 700.00 as it has been a very good and reliable gun.

lubby · 06-25-2011, 12:32 AM

shoots great love it

yetiman · 01-10-2012, 06:02 PM

I have a 20 gauge with serial #7Z17009....wondering how the heck do you know what year it is from? The web site tool is of no use to me on this one......

StoneChimney · 01-10-2012, 08:44 PM

1967.

yetiman · 01-11-2012, 05:45 AM

Thanks sc, the website didn't even list the z that I could find...

StoneChimney · 01-11-2012, 06:19 AM

The 'Z' identifies the model as an Auto-5 Light Twenty.

06-22-2011, 12:39 AM	#1
lubby Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4	browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun I have a Browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun with the numbers 4Z over 83951 on it.says made in Belgum on the barrel, also says browning arms co. St Louis MO & Montreal PQ on the barrel. gun is in excellent shape also has FN on the butt. any idea what year and how much its worth? --> Last edited by lubby; 06-25-2011 at 12:52 AM..

06-22-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,285	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun No idea how to answer your question but it's a pretty gun, how does it shoot? __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

06-22-2011, 04:49 PM	#3
wiesjon Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun I don't know what it's worth at this time, but I bought one almost identical to the one you have (but with an extra barrel) in 1982 for 350.00. At that time the price was considered very good as there weren't as many 20 gauges out there. I wouldn't sell it now for 700.00 as it has been a very good and reliable gun.

06-25-2011, 12:32 AM	#4
lubby Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun shoots great love it

01-10-2012, 06:02 PM	#5
yetiman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Martin, Tn Contributor Posts: 501	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun I have a 20 gauge with serial #7Z17009....wondering how the heck do you know what year it is from? The web site tool is of no use to me on this one......

01-10-2012, 08:44 PM	#6
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun 1967. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

01-11-2012, 05:45 AM	#7
yetiman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Martin, Tn Contributor Posts: 501	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun Thanks sc, the website didn't even list the z that I could find...

01-11-2012, 06:19 AM	#8
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: browning 20 gauge semiautomatic shotgun The 'Z' identifies the model as an Auto-5 Light Twenty. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!