what a cofusing subject this is!
i went to brownings website and tried there serial # chart and after about 30 min of reading what is probaly greek to all, i think i have my serial number decifered. i have a browning a5 with a serial # 0m 87915, ok if i am correct its a standard action made in 1960. anybody? a guru at this? am i in the ballpark?

according to the Mat Eastman reference book you are spot on. Made in 1960.

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