YOu will have to call Browning to find out.
There were 2 distinct models of the Browning double auto shotguns made.the first models were the standard double auto,and light weight double auto shotguns which were made from 1952-1960.The second set were the twelvette double auto,and the twenty weight double auto.These were made from 1957-1971.The letter combination prefix of 3A would suggest that your Browning shotgun nwas made in the year 1963,which would make it the second set of shotguns mentioned.I hope that you find this info informative.
Your browning hi-power was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1967.
your browning auto-5 was made in 1927.
Browning did not record the serial numbers for the double automatic.I can say that they were made from 1952-1960.They also reintroduced it in 1971 for one year.
With the serial number that you provided,your browning auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1907.
You will have to call Browning with the serial number to find out.
your browning auto-5 magnum was made in 1972.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1957.
The standard 12ga double auto shotgun was made from 1952-1960.If you have a lightweight double auto shotgun,these were made from 1952-1956.If you go to the browning web site and check the customer service section then they should be able to give you a exact year of production with your serial number.
your browning auto-5 was made in 1956.
If your browning auto-5 was made in 12gauge then it was made in 1925,if your shotgun was made in 16gauge then it was made in 1929.