Shortly after that Rem-UMC began calling that gun the Model No. The company name was changed to Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Browning designed, 'Remington Autoloading Gun' in 1905. introduced their 12-gauge, five-shot, John M. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am a retired deputy sheriff, I served 30 years. He ran a gun repair business from a building behind his home, and he worked on many guns for me. I know the gunsmith would not have erased any serial number as it is illegal, and the gunsmith was a state trooper. Can anyone give me any information about this shotgun? Date of manufacture? Date of sale? Seller? I am sure he bought the shotgun new. Only partial numbers on the loading lever are: 5C (blank-rubbed out) SL. ) There was no serial number on the left side of the receiver. The only writing I can find on the gun is on the top of the barrel ( made by Remington under Browning patents, and it lists the patent numbers. shotgun completely refinished by a very competent gunsmith following my Dad's death. They said the serial number was on the left side of the receiver. I wrote Remington with a partial serial number, 5 digits, found on the loading lever. I have my Dad's Remington A-5 (Model 11).

Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge Serial Numbers