MontefeltroPro Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sorry this isn't a Benelli question but I know from experience that some folks on this forum will know the answer to my question: ... (AND, I AM a Benelli shooter!) Just cleaned up my friend's gun... it was his father's gun, hadn't been cleaned since the last use YEARS ago and was filthy. Looks good now, though. It's a Belgium Browning Light Twelve with an inscription ""12-70" on the barrel (manufactured in 1970?). Can't find a choke description BUT I see two asterisks ahead of the "Special Steel 12 gauge" inscription. Do you suppose that the two "stars" mean modified choke??? I am hoping it is as he is going dove hunting with us in September and hasn't hunting in years. He needs a modified. (Bet Tucker will know... hope he sees this but would certainly welcome any comments from anyone who knows!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Yes it is a modified according to the Briley browning choke chart: http://www.briley.com/2009/starmarks.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontefeltroPro Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks, Trapshooter. I use Briley chokes in my Montefeltro and just didn't think to consult their site to find this out. I appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I'm guessing the "70" is the chamber length in millimeters (2-3/4 inch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontefeltroPro Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 You know, timb, I think you're probably right.. 70mm does = 2 3/4". Plus, if that gun had been made in 1970, chances are it would be a Japanese manufacture... isn't that about the time when the Japanese Brownings hit the market? This barrel clearly says "Belgium." Do you know where I look to find the year of manufacture using the serial number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 No, I don't. You might just call Browning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonBahn Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 This may be OBE by now but I too am a Browning Auto-5 fan, owner, as well as a Benelli shooter. Browning North America has some interesting info by serial number. Go to https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/auto-5-semi-automatic-shotgun.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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