Browning serial number help

[OHHJIMMY]

I went to Browning's site to see if I could date my B78, but I couldn't match it up with either of the numbering systems. Can anyone help me with this? The number is 10330W57. Thanks.

[Hairtrigger]

Some of Browning's serial numbers do mot match their SN system!
For example, Browning says the first year for the BL-22 is 1969, I have one with a 1968 SN.
I also have a T-Bolt that does not match the numbers on their website.

[OHHJIMMY]

That's what I thought. I have seen a couple of others with similar numbers. They have a deal for $30, I think, where they will research your gun and write you a letter with information about it. I think I'll do that. It would be interesting. Went back and looked, it's $40.

[bearman49709]

I had the same problem with my BAR, go to gun broker.com ask the experts forum. Type in Browning DOM,You should find out how to find the correct DOM.

[Rangr44]

If it's any help at all, they were only made from 1973 to 1982.   My .30-06 had the "W" year indicator ("57" is the model indicator), and AFAIK I bought it new about 1978.