Browning A-Bolt (No model) but serial number

[matt_3479]

I have a buddy that won a browning a-bolt ... and he doesn't want it so he told me he would sell it to me for 500 dollars. Now im going to take it cause its a browning and its a 300. wsm but i asked the model and there was no model. he gave me a serial number though. (17515mx351) Is there anyway i can find out a model. I have pictures of it so i know what it looks like. Its Walnut i believe, doesn't have a high gloss like the medallion but it does have some glass. It has a monte carlo stock

 

[Dr. Vette]

Here, right on Browning's web site:

A-Bolt / A-Bolt II Rifle

Bottom box, MX = 2003
351 = centerfire

They don't list model designations.
I'd suspect it's a "regular" A-Bolt.

 

[winmag]

Ya, if its a 2003' it would precede the X-Bolt.
One note;you can only adjust your trigger pull wt. down to 3ish pounds. no over travel adjustment on A-Bolts that Im aware of. Mine is a hair over 3 pounds and its as light as it gets. Still ''squishy'' tho. Aftermarket parts are difficult to come by, but there are some. Good luck with your new toy!

 

[MT4XFore]

Rifle Basix makes a trigger replacement spring for the A-Bolt. Easy to replace the factory one and install the new one. Makes the trigger less than 3 lbs. easily. Inexpensive too, Midway has them.

 

[bb204]

Timney also makes a spring kit for A- bolts. I have used several of these, and have had excellent results.

 

[Bigfishdreams]

Here, right on Browning's web site:

A-Bolt / A-Bolt II Rifle

Bottom box, MX = 2003
351 = centerfire

They don't list model designations.
I'd suspect it's a "regular" A-Bolt.

The 351number at the end means it's a A-bolt II

 

[Bigfishdreams]

Here, right on Browning's web site:

A-Bolt / A-Bolt II Rifle

Bottom box, MX = 2003
351 = centerfire

They don't list model designations.
I'd suspect it's a "regular" A-Bolt.

The 351 stands for A-Bolt II

 

[marksman1941]

There's some visual ways to tell which model it is as well. The bolt varies by model, as well as the magazine between some models

 

[Reelamin]

If not beat up buy it and sort out details later!!!!

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

I own two of the original A-bolts, both stainless stalkers in 7 & 338 mags..slick, quick, easy to point...I believe I bought them about 30 years ago and not long after that they changed over to the A-bolt II...so if it's an A-I it's been in hiding for a long long time...by the way both of mine are still in use and are and were extremely accurate, better than most off the shelf rifles..great shooters.

 

[Hairtrigger]

I am sure I have a Browning catalog from 2003
Send me a pm

 

[marksman1941]

Post a picture of it and we can show you what to look for

 

[The Oregonian]

Um, this thread is 14 years old

 

[marksman1941]

Um, this thread is 14 years old

…. I was so scared that I was the one who resurrected it. I really need to read OP dates lol