1967 BAR Markings

[costanza]

Good Afternoon Everyone:
My buddy at work has a Browning BAR 30-06 made in 1967. We are trying to figure out what the stamped 'proof' marks mean. Does anyone have any knowledge? We are just trying to learn more about what seems to be an early production rifle. The serial number is 3466 M7. I assume my 1969 BAR has similar markings, but I have not checked it yet.

Thanks in Advance!
Costanza

[john.41]

His serial # should be on the barrel. First year Grade II's had a Gazelle engraved, instead of a Pronghorn. Your serial should be on the bottom of the receiver I believe.

Date Historic Information Serial Number Info
1967-75

1967-68 BARs had serial numbers that read like this: 1234M8. The number after the M designates the year. 7 means 67. 8 means 68.

Starting in 1969 Browning began the actual number using two digits for the date of manufacture, followed by an M. The number before M is the year.
M=BAR High Power Rifle. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69M1000 = A 1969 BAR High Power rifle with a serial number of 1000.


M=BAR High Power Rifle

Before 1969 the number after the M was the year.

1969-75 the number before the M was

[costanza]

Thank you John!