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Who do I look up series numbers for firearms online?

I have a Serial number for a Browning 12 guage shotgun. I am trying to find out a little more about the gun but don't know where or how to look. Can someone please help me. Thanks.
I meant How, sorry.
The only info I have is

If you post the serial number here or at least the complete number minus the last digit..someone may have a book to look it up. I have a book that covers some of the years...but, I need the number and model and any other info like 12ga A5 auto or a pump action bps.

>>>>Added: 1954-55 Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. H1-H83000
L1-L83000

Your gun as stated if a hump back A5 would have been been made in 1954-1955 and is a light weight model.

No other info is usually known unless you contact Browning to see what dealer it was sent to in 54-55. No other records would be kept as to where it might of went to or sold to back in 1954-1955 when you could mail order a gun with no name or background ck. Buying a gun back then was like buying nails........there where no cks or names required by the BATF.

Here is the Manual

http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/auto5_light_om_s.pdf

http://www.browning.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?ID=197

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I would like historical information about my Browning firearm. Where can I get this?

Answer:
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