I am trying to date the manufacture for an Auto 5 that a friend of mine inherited. I am finding the Browning website is a little confusing as after the 70's the serial number started with 2 letters, not a letter and a number. The serial number is 9v. there is no 151 or M designation though this gun is marked magnum. The s/n is
9V
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9819

Also it is marked with Browning Arms Co, St Louis MO Montreal PQ Made in Belguim Can anyone tell me the years manufacture was in Belguim, that will help me narrow down the possible dates of manufacture. Thanks in advance Jed