I have a Browning 16 A5 that used to belong to my Dad. I have been trying to find out a little about as it has a couple of features that I haven't seen in any others. For instance the Safety is in the front of the trigger guard and is disengaged by simply pushing it forward. The Serial # is Xx642. the first X being an actual Digit. This is on the bottom of the receiver at the front of the loading port. The FN logo can be seen faintly just above the #. It has engraving on the side of the receiver along with Browning Arms Co. Made in Belgium. The gun is all original and the blue I would estimate at about 90%. The Browning site was kinda vague as to when it was manufactured. Was hoping someone here could shed a little light. Thanks Joe