[QUOTE=Topgun 3006;4031463]You may want to check the manufacture date again because according to the Browning website the letter Z=1 and they didn't start using the letter codes until 1976 through 1997

Hey Topgun thanks forthe reply. That link you provided is where I was looking for information. The serial number on the reciver is formated like this:

9Z
21xxx

The sequence number falls within the range Browning provides for that style of numbers. The barrel does have the Belgian makers mark down by the breech and does also have the 20-70 stamp on it.

I also inherited a 1954 Browning 12 ga with it. I know my uncle purchsed both around the same time in the early 60's so that is why I beleive the 20 ga is a '59 model. They are both in identical condition. I was very excited to get them and would like to know what that 20 ga is worth.

I appreciate your comments.