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This would be a BAR Mark II rifle, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle. This would be a BAR Mark II Safari, manufactured in 1993 with the serial number 01001. In 1993 Browning introduced the BAR Mark II series. This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 1977 with the serial number 01001. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.Date of Manufacture is a two digit code:.In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.Įxample: 69M1000 = A 1969 BAR High Power rifle with a serial number of 1000. In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture:
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The BAR Mark II series was introduced in 1993 and is still in production. Thank you very much for taking the time to review the above information.The production of the BAR high power rifle began in 1967 and lasted through 1992. Starting in 1994 and continuing through the present all Citori shotguns have been manufactured with the "Short 2 Hole Bracket". Use Figure 1-D to determine what "Forearm Bracket" your Citori uses. Two "Forearm Bracket" types have been used in the production of Citori's. Use figure 1-C to determine the "Receiver Configuration" of your Citori. Use figure 1-B to determine the "Tang Style" of your Citori. The Citori has been manufactured with 3 "Tang Styles" The wood for these gun is still available in limited quantities, and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. Mechanical parts are still in great supply. "Long Tang" butt stock production has ceased and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. Mechanical parts and wood are still in great supply.
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Later the code was changed to J=both gauges In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by on of the following codes: See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm.īelow use the chart to determine the manufacture year of your Citori. All other numbers represent production sequence only and are used by the factory to denote what barrel set is paired with an individual receiver. The true complete serial number of the Citori can only be found underneath of the TOP LEVER. What "Configuration Type", "Tang Style", and "Forearm Bracket" is your Citori? Type 3: Manufactured 1983 through present.Pre Type 1: Manufactured 1973 through 1976.The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning BT-100 Manufacture "Configuration Types" of the Citori It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production. The production of the Citori over/under shotgun began in 1973.
