Originally Posted By: xausa
I'm glad you did, because the information in it allowed me to date my ancient A5, SN 9984. It is a 16 gauge(...)According to the chart, it was made in 1924.


Hi xausa,

no, a 16ga with a four digit SN was made around (!) 1911.
Check this out:

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=216472

Of interest are the pages 1, 2 and 4.

Regards

Martin